08 Apr 2022 | 09:35 AM UTC
Nepal: The opposition party rallying in Tundikhel, Kathmandu, the afternoon of April 8
Rastriya Prajatantra Party rallying in Tundikhel, Kathmandu, Nepal, the afternoon of April 8. Tight security likely. Avoid the area.
Event
The opposition Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) is holding a rally in Tundikhel, Kathmandu, as of the afternoon of April 8, ahead of the May 13 local elections. Hundreds to thousands of people are participating in the event.
Officials will likely maintain increased security measures, including deploying additional security personnel, at the protest venue through late April 8. Clashes between police and demonstrators are possible, especially if police forcibly disperse the gathering. Confrontations between members of rival political groups may also occur. Transport disruptions are probable in central Kathmandu due to possible blockades by police and activists. Traffic disruptions are most likely along Durbar Marg, Kanti Path, as well as Kalimati and Madan Bandhari roads.
Advice
Avoid the rally site April 8. Do not navigate roadblocks; plan for travel delays and detours to avoid demonstrations. Heed all security and traffic advisories. Depart the area at the first sign of confrontation.
