2021-08-20
The Nepal Nationalist Association (NNA) staged a demonstration demanding the restoration of the monarchy in Birgunj on August 20. They chanted slogans saying "nation and nationality depend on the monarchy". President of the Nationalist Association Janak Lal Sah informed that a congratulatory rally was held on the occasion of the 94th birth anniversary of Ratna Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah.
The MCC was also opposed during the demonstration. Protesters carried placards with slogans such as "No MCC needed, the country cannot be sold."They even chanted slogans in support of the state against the republic. According to the organizers, the rally was held at the Bal Mandir after laying wreaths at the Ratna Rajyalakshmi.
Violent / Non-violent | Nonviolent |
Primary Form | Demonstration |
Primary Cause | Contestation over Constitution and federal restructuring |
Actor 1 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Other/multiple/unspecified political affiliation |
Actor 1 - Entity | Political Organizations/Groups supporting Monarchy |
Actor 1 - Youth | na |
Actor 2 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Government and civil servants at central level |
Actor 2 - Youth | na |