Security sources have confirmed that former King Gyanendra and his wife Komal have left for a week-long visit to India after holding a luncheon at the Mechi Crown Hotel.
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Former King Gyanendra Shah and his wife secretly left for India via land on Wednesday afternoon. They traveled from the eastern border of Kakadbhitta towards Siliguri in West Bengal.
According to security sources in Jhapa, it has been confirmed that the former king and his wife have left for India after having a 'lunch' at Hotel Mechi Crown in Dhulabari. However, the security agencies are unaware of the purpose and duration of the visit. An official at the District Police Office, Jhapa said, 'We have received information that the former king has gone to India. But we do not know why, for how many days and with whom he went on the visit.' The security agencies seem to have kept his visit a secret.
However, according to sources, former King Gyanendra has left for a week-long visit to India with his wife Komal. It is said that he is scheduled to stay in Siliguri on Wednesday.
Various speculations have started regarding the former king's visit to India. His visit is being viewed as meaningful amid the political situation after the Genji Movement, growing dissatisfaction against the republic and the activism of some groups towards the monarchy.
According to some experts, this visit is likely to be for personal and family purposes. The former king has also visited India in the past for health check-ups, religious functions and family meetings.
On the other hand, there has been speculation that the visit may have a political message due to recent developments in Nepal-India relations, regional politics, and internal political fluidity. However, there has been no official confirmation of this.
Some sources have also pointed to the possibility that the former king may have gone to visit religious sites in India or meet old close friends.
No official statement has been made public by the Shah's side about the visit. Since there has been no official details even from the security agencies and administrative levels, the actual purpose of the visit is limited to speculation. It seems that the political circles and the general public are increasingly interested in whether the former king's visit to India indicates any message or activity in the coming days.
