Incident Reports

Gajurel-led Taxi owners stage protest in capital

2015-07-29

Bagmati, Kathmandu, Kathmandu

Taxi entrepreneurs close to Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist CPN-M led by Kiran Baidhya organized a massive rally in Kathmandu city on Wednesday, protesting the government’s decision to add new taxis in the valley. The rally caused traffic congestion around Ratnapark, Sundhara, Putalisadak, New Road, Bhrikuti Mandap and adjoining areas in the city. 
Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Nonviolent
Primary Form Demonstration
Primary Cause Other governance issues
Actor 1 - Number of people n/a
Actor 1 - Affiliations Transport entrepreneurs/syndicate , CPN-M (Baidya)
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
National/Online Media

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