2020-12-15
Thousands of protesters staged a motorcycle rally from Banganga Municipality in Kapilvastu in support of the former king demanding the establishment of a Hindu state and the restoration of the monarchy.
The demonstration organized by Shiv Sena Nepal witnessed the participation of cadres from various political parties. A Nepali Congress (NC) cadre said that they joined the protest as they were dissatisfied with the government.
Violent / Non-violent | Nonviolent |
Primary Form | Demonstration |
Primary Cause | Contestation between rival political parties outside elections |
Actor 1 - Number of people | 1000 |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Nepali Congress and affiliated org , Other Hindu Nationalist and Regional Unity Parties |
Actor 1 - Youth | unknown |
Actor 2 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Government and civil servants at central level |
Actor 2 - Youth | na |