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Loan sharking and microfinance victims protest inside parliament premises



KATHMANDU: On Monday, victims of loan sharking and microfinance exploitation staged a demonstration within the premises of the Federal Parliament building in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu.

Protesting against usury and financial exploitation, they breached the restricted area in Kathmandu and entered the Parliament building.

During the demonstration, they voiced their grievances through protest slogans and lying on the ground.

Once inside the Parliament building, security forces intervened, taking control of the situation.

Currently, around 40 individuals have been brought under police control.

The protestors claimed to have been invited inside the parliament building.

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