Kathmandu, Nov 23: Youths affiliated to CPN (UML) party staged a protest programme at Tinkune of Kathmandu, against what they said disturbance in social harmony and religious tolerance and increase in corruption related activities.
In the demonstration organized by the National Youth Association of Nepal and All Nepal Free Students Union, UML leader and in-charge Mahesh Basnet, UML leader Parbat Gurung, president of the Association Kshitij Thebe, among others expressed concern over efforts being made to invite chaos in the country under various pretexts.
Save the Nation Campaign stage protest programme
The Save the Nation, Nationality, Religion, Culture and Citizen’s Campaign, Nepal staged a protest programme in Balkhu, Kathmandu today.
During the demonstration, a clash took place between the protestors and the security personnel after the former tried to break off the designated perimeter and move towards the prohibited area. Police fired tear gas shells and water cannons to bring the situation under control.
The campaign led by businessman Durga Prasain was attended by MP Gyanendra Bahadur Shahi of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party.