Kathmandu, Dec. 10 -- Efforts are underway to unify the Rastriya Prajantra Party led by Rajendra Lingden and the Rastriya Prajatra Party-Nepal (RPP-Nepal) headed by Kamal Thapa. Both parties have the agenda of re-establishing Nepal as a Hindu nation and monarchy.

The status was stripped following the success of the second people's movement in 2006.

Four years ago, after Lingden's panel secured victory in key positions, including the party chair, at the general convention, Thapa broke away from the RPP. He even accused former king Gyanendra of influencing the convention from Nirmal Niwas, and went on to form a separate party.

The two pro-monarchy forces have intensified their unification efforts mainly in view of the election for the Ho...