KATHMANDU, August 1: The main opposition CPN-UML has organized a large public demonstration in Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu, today, protesting against the rising inflation and corruption in the country.

Even in the midst of heavy rain, the protestors enthusiastically participated in the demonstration. The party’s representatives of the three districts in the Kathmandu Valley, Special Province and four districts under it, Liaison Committees, People's Organization, MPs, Central Department of the party participated in the public demonstration.

Here are some pictures taken by Republica photojournalist Prasan Gurung in Kathmandu on Monday:

 
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