RPP preparing to breach prohibited zone

Nepal Views

Kathmandu: The pro-monarchy party, Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), is holding a protest today (Sunday) at Bijulibazar in Kathmandu. The RPP, which has adopted a strategy to strengthen the movement through mass arrests, is preparing to breach the prohibited zone.

RPP spokesperson Mohan Kumar Shrestha said party president Rajendra Lingden will also participate in today’s protest. The demonstration will begin at 12 noon.

A meeting of the Central Executive Committee held on Thursday announced protest programs and decided to engage in mass arrests. The RPP has been staging a phase-wise movement demanding the release of those arrested during the Tinkune incident, including Senior Vice President Rabindra Mishra and General Secretary Dhawal Shamsher Jabara.

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