Incident Reports

Demonstration held by city rickshaw drivers affected by lockdown

2020-07-04

Madhes, Siraha, Lahan

City rickshaw drivers who lost their jobs due to 3 months lockdown have staged a protest with slogans against the government and its policies in Lahan, Siraha. Many of them had bought rickshaws taking loans. Paying interest to the bank has become a major problem since the lockdown. 96 Rickshaw drivers from Lahannagar have taken their rickshaws to the road as a precautionary action. Youth leader and social activist Mahesh Chaudhary warned to encircle Lahan's Area police office if the government doesn't permit rickshaw drivers to operate maintain social distancing.

Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Nonviolent
Primary Form Demonstration
Primary Cause Issues related to the quality of public services (health, education etc.)and access to these services
Actor 1 - Number of people N
Actor 1 - Affiliations Citizen/Individuals
Actor 1 - Youth na
Actor 2 - Number of people N
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Government and civil servants at central level
Actor 2 - Youth na
National/Online Media

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