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KATHMANDU, Feb 16: A demonstration was held in the central capital on Wednesday in support of the US-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement.
A motorcycle rally organized by the MCC supporters originated from Anamnagar and traveled through several locations including the Maitighar mandala in the capital city. The event was organized by the Independent Civil Society.
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Those joining the rally carried placards and banners that read ‘Welcome MCC.’ They called for not politicizing the aid proposal as it is for Nepal’s development primarily for the power development and road infrastructure. “MCC is capable of becoming a backbone for Nepal’s energy sector,” they claimed.
It may be noted that MCC has sparked mixed reactions in the political and public spheres in Nepal.
Meanwhile, those who are opposed to the MCC agreement staged demonstrations in New Baneshwar amid reports that the MCC agreement was being tabled in the parliament. They also engaged in a brief scuffle with police personnel on duty.
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