INSEC calls for organising tomorrow's demonstrations peacefully

Kathmandu, Nov 22: The Informal Sector Services Centre (INSEC) has called on bodies concerned for making demonstrations said to be held in Kathmandu on November 23 peaceful in accordance with the constitutional provisions. Issuing a press statement today, INSEC Chair Dr Kundan Aryal has urged the organisers of the Kathmandu-based demos on Thursday to conduct them peacefully in accordance with the constitutional provisions towards that end.

Citing that republic, federalism and secularism are key components of Nepali democracy and sovereignty, the INSEC has also expressed its concerns over attempts to 'curtail' the right to freedom to assemble peaceably guaranteed by the Constitution (Article 17).

In view of demonstrations announced for tomorrow, the Kathmandu and Lalitpur District Administration Offices have issued a prohibitory order against holding demonstration, rally and assemble of more than five people in some specific areas in accordance with the Local Administration Act 2028.

The INSEC said the order issued as per the Act dating back to the Panchayat regime is an attempt to squeeze the constitutional right to freedom to assemble peacefully. ---