Kathmandu, May 9 -- After prolonged disputes and confusions, pro-monarchy forces have vowed to come together again to fight for the reinstatement of Hindu monarchy, which was abolished in 2008 in the country.

Having failed to make any significant progress in their objective through divided movements, the pro-Hindu and royalist groups have now united under the leadership of 87-year-old Nabaraj Subedi, a Panchayat-era leader.

Previously, the monarchist leaders refused to cooperate with each other due to bitter rivalries. Although there was a consensus among them on the need for a unified movement, disputes over leadership caused persistent friction.

In a notable development, leaders from various royalist factions joined the press confere...