KATHMANDU, July 21: Braving incessant rain, scores of youths staged a sit-in near the parliament building, New Baneshwor in support of Dr Govinda KC who is on a fast-unto-death for the last 12 days.
Covering their mouth with a black band, the protesters satirized the 601 lawmakers, who they said are mum over the demands raised by Dr KC.
The participants were carrying placards with messages - ‘We 601 lawmakers are together with the brokers and mafia. Thus, we have kept mum on pro-people issues.’ The sit-in that started from 10:30 am, was attended by medical students, writers and people from different walks of life.
The sit-in was staged near Everest Hotel as the area outside the parliament is a restricted zone.
Police in large numbers were mobilized in New Baneshwor area and the law enforcement agency had barricaded the area beyond New Baneshwor Chowk.
Demand to release Dr KC supporters
Photos: Keshav Thoker
