Kathmandu, April 13 -- Former king Gyanendra Shah has 'reaffirmed his belief in multiparty democracy and a constitutional monarchy'.

Releasing a video message on the eve of Nepali New Year 2082, Shah said, "We have consistently upheld the tradition of multiparty democracy under a constitutional monarchy, based on the will of the people."

Shah expressed sorrow over the deaths of two youths when the protest organised by pro-monarchy forces at Tinkune on March 28 turned violent.

Video journalist Suresh Rajak and a Kirtipur resident Sabin Maharjan lost their lives while scores of others sustained serious injuries when the protest went out of control.

"We were extremely saddened to hear of the human and physical losses caused by the violen...