Protest against government

Spontaneous mass protests were stays in major cities of the country fleeing the government for not taking effective measures in containing the spread of coronavirus and a rampant corruption amid the crisis. Protest rallies were held yesterday mainly participated by youth’s indifferent cities including Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar and Bharatpur among others amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown. Protesters as chanted slogans against the government demanding details of the 10 billion rupees that the government said its plans to combat novel coronavirus in Nepal.

Likewise, the protesters demanded to stop the use of RDT kits and expand the parameters of PCR testing. the protesters also fled Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli statement on immunity strength of the countrymen. Police intervened in the protest organized by youths in the capital's Baluwatar area. Police used water cannons and tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. Similar protests were also organized in Pokhara, Biratnagar and Bharatpur criticizing the government for slight response in containing coronavirus and lack of transparency in its spending.

The demonstrators demanded an investigation on the case of hefty payment for medical supplies bought by the Department of Health Service and Nepal Army as the participants urged the government to take severe actions against the culprits. Protesters also flayed the government's directive to pay taxes at a time when all the economic activities are suspended due to COVID-19.