Kathmandu, Nov. 30 -- The spree of party mergers in leftist, centrist and alternative groups triggered by the Gen Z uprising of September has continued for a month. Almost every day, one or the other group announces their merger or alignment.

Pro-monarchy forces, however, stand further divided, casting doubt on their ability to make any impact during the March 5 parliamentary elections.

There are a number of parties and groups who advocate the restoration of the monarchy and Hindu state abolished in 2008.

After the declaration of Nepal as a secular republic from the Constituent Assembly following the success of the people's movement, various royalist groups continued protests against the abolition of the over 240-year-old institution....