KATHMANDU, March 28: The transportation in the Kathmandu Valley is expected to be affected due to separate rallies, protests, and gatherings organized by republican and pro-monarchy groups on Friday.
The republican supporters, led by the four-party Socialist Front Nepal, are to hold a gathering at Bhrikuti Mandap in Kathmandu, while anti-establishment royalists are set to stage a show of strength followed by a mass meeting at Tinkune. Prior to that, they are planning to hold rallies from various locations across the valley.
Although the traffic police have discussed alternative traffic management plans, they have not been made public yet. Traffic routes may be altered in areas such as Chakrapath and Koteshwor.
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The Socialist Front constituent parties have planned to gather at different locations and march toward Bhrikuti Mandap with rallies from different parts of the metropolis. As part of this, the Maoist Center will gather at Babar Mahal, Kupandol, Tripureshwar, and Sorhakhutte to launch their rally.
Similarly, the Unified Socialist Party will hold their rally from Maitidevi, Dillibazar, and Shanti Batika. Supporters of the CPN led by Biplav will gather at Sundhara and New Road. By 11 am, the supporters of the front will gather at the designated locations and march from Babarmahal to Maitighar Mandala, Thapathali, Tripureshwar, and Bhadrakali before reaching Bhrikuti Mandap.
Traffic along these areas and enroute will be affected after 12 pm. Similarly, traffic management will also be impacted in areas such as Sorhakhutte, Chhetrapati, Asan, Jamal, Kamaladi, Putalisadak, and Bagbazar.
The Chief District Officer of Kathmandu, Rishiram Adhikari, stated that traffic will not be affected outside the rally and protest locations.