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Nepal's Army in spotlight as new government takes assertive turn
On April 24, 2026, Nepal observed its 20th Democracy Day. The newly elected Prime Minister Balendra Shah did not issue a greeting, reversing tradition, and the Nepali Army issued a notice. The Army said it was concerned about information and statements circulating in media and social networks about the Army and its leadership.
Why It Matters
This event marks heightened visibility of the army in political discourse as Nepal's new government asserts its stance.
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April 24, 2026: Army issues notice as Democracy Day observed with no PM greeting
April 24, 2026
On April 24, 2026, Nepal marked its 20th Democracy Day. In a departure from tradition, no greeting message was issued by the newly elected Prime Minister Balendra Shah. Instead, a notice came from the Nepali Army stating that its serious attention has been drawn to information and statements circulating in various media and social networks that mention the Nepali Army and its leadership.