KATHMANDU, Nov 23: Two groups are demonstrating in the capital today. At present, the protestors have started arriving in the Balkhu and Tinkune area.
Demonstrators of the youth wing of the CPN-UML have started gathering in the Tinkune area. They have come out on the streets wearing red caps and t-shirts. Young people are seen more in that area.
Traffic police preparing to divert traffic after assessing the...
On the other hand, in the Balkhu area, the protestors have been seen in small numbers for the "Saving the Nation, Nationality, Religion, Culture and Citizen Campaign" led by Durga Prasain. Protesters are coming out gradually in that area. They are carrying the national flag.
Due to the demonstrations, the streets in the capital now look deserted.
Kathmandu and Lalitpur district administration offices have issued prohibitory orders in most places. Security in the valley has been tightened. There are security personnel on both sides of the road in the Balkhu and Tinkune areas.