Dhawal Shamsher Rana and Durga Prasai Set Up Jai Nepal Party in a Fresh Royalist Push

Nepal’s fractious royalist politics are getting another major shake-up. Former Rastriya Prajatantra Party leader Dhawal Shamsher Rana and activist Durga Prasai have announced a new political organization called the Jai Nepal Party, with plans to formally register it with the Election Commission on August 12.

According to spokesperson Sugan Lawoti, Rana will serve as the party chairman while Prasai will take the role of supreme leader. The move follows months of public preparation after Rana broke away from the RPP and began building a separate nationalist and royalist platform.

A breakaway built around monarchy and nationalism

Rana has said the new force is being created because the RPP failed to play an effective nationalist role. He has argued that Nepal needs a stronger political vehicle to push for monarchy, a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state, and broader unity among royalist and nationalist groups.

Earlier statements from Rana also made clear that the new party would be framed as a wider movement rather than a personal project, with an emphasis on bringing together royalist, Hindu, and nationalist forces across Nepal.

What the new party is promising

The new alliance between Rana and Prasai has already been outlined in a written agreement that points to a highly ideological platform. The agenda includes constitutional monarchy, Hindu-state politics, reformist federalism, non-aligned foreign policy, good governance, and a mixed economy centered on domestic production.

The group has also emphasized social and political issues such as support for landless citizens, victims of cooperatives and microfinance institutions, and a proposal for stronger youth and women participation in the party structure.

Why this matters in Nepal’s political landscape

The launch of Jai Nepal Party adds fresh momentum to Nepal’s royalist camp at a time when the broader nationalist bloc remains fragmented. Rana’s exit from the RPP was followed by a wider split involving dozens of leaders, underscoring the depth of internal tensions inside the country’s royalist political space.

With Rana bringing party organization and Prasai bringing activist energy and visibility, the new party appears designed to compete not just for votes, but for control of the royalist narrative itself. The formal registration date will be the first major test of whether this alliance can convert its ideological messaging into a durable political structure.

What happens next

All eyes are now on August 12, when the party is expected to submit its registration to the Election Commission. If approved, Jai Nepal Party could become one of the most closely watched new entrants in Nepal’s political scene, especially among voters drawn to monarchy, Hindu nationalism, and anti-establishment rhetoric.