The main opposition party, Nepali Congress, staged a demonstration at Chautara, Sindhupalchok, on Monday. The rally started from Krishna Temple of Old Chautara marched to different parts of the town and ended up with corner assembly in Tundikhel.

The party staged a demonstration against the arrest of senior leader Ram Chandra Poudel in his home district on December 2, increasing incidents of violence against women and the government apathy in the COVID-19 response and alleged corruption in the purchase of medical equipment a few months ago. NC also accused the government is heading towards authoritarianism.