KATHMANDU: Supporters of medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai have protested in Koteshwor while Prasai remains in custody.
Prasai, who had planned to hold a rally in Kathmandu on November 22 to challenge the ruling CPN-UML, was arrested 20 and is currently detained at the Cyber Bureau in Bhotahity.
He faces charges from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police for allegedly spreading false information about Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s investments in Cambodia, rendering his planned rally impossible.
Despite his arrest, Prasai called on his supporters to gather in Kathmandu via Facebook, leading to a significant turnout in Koteshwor under the banner of the ‘Citizens’ Liberation Movement.’
In response to the gathering, security has been heightened in the Koteshwor and Balkumari areas.
Meanwhile, the ruling UML party is demonstrating its strength at Durbarmarg, where Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, also the party chairman, is addressing supporters.
The Traffic Police Division has advised drivers to use alternative routes due to various programs scheduled in Durbarmarg, Maitighar, Balkumari, and Jawalakhel, which will disrupt normal traffic flow.
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