Government and Durga Prasai-led Campaign Begin Formal Talks
Summary
Formal talks have begun at Singha Durbar between the Government of Nepal and Durga Prasai-led campaigners over demands including monarchy restoration, a Hindu state, loan waivers, and withdrawal of cases. The campaign says the protest will end only after a written agreement is approved by the cabinet.
Key Points
- Formal talks started between the Government of Nepal and the Durga Prasai-led campaign at Singha Durbar.
- The campaign is pressing for monarchy restoration, a Hindu state, loan waivers, and action against cases filed over the Tinkune protest.
- It also wants relief for borrowers, including cancellation of blacklists, auctioned property returns, and changes to loan recovery rules.
- Durga Prasai says the sit-in will continue until a written agreement is reached and endorsed by the Council of Ministers.