Demonstrations in Pashupati against the government

A day after the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PDAT) announced ban of any assemblies, protests or rallies in and around the shrine, locals begun demonstrations from early morning Tuesday.

Students and locals of Chabahil and Gaushala areas staging protest against the...

The Bhandaris of the shrine have also extended support to the protests, which interrupted the regular transport service in Gaushala area. The Bhandaris and their followers stopped the vehicles at the Jaya Bageshori.

They are sloganeering against Prime Minister saying he must respect the verdict of the Supreme Court and stop all forms of interference in religious affairs.

PM on Monday said the government will accept the SC verdict regarding the appointment of Bhattas in Pashupati.

In the meantime, PADT on Monday filed writ petition at the SC making appeals to cancel its interim order to stop appointment of new Bhattas. nepalnews.com ia Jan 06 08

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