The ruling CPN-UML has accused former King Gyanendra Shah of still having a desire to reinstate monarchy.

During the party’s Secretariat meeting, the UML concluded that former King Gyanendra’s state was objectionable.

Making public his statement on Sunday, former King Gyanendra described the March 28 incident as the political awakening among the people.

UML Deputy General Secretary Pradeep Gyawali said that the UML has taken his statement seriously.

The UML concluded that the criminal incident occurred in Tinkune on March 28.

“The criminal incident occurred on that day. A person was burnt alive. A house was set on fire. The incident caused damage to public and private property. Media outlets were also attacked. All these are criminal activities,” Gyawali said.