Three days after the reinstatement of the dissolved House of Representatives as demanded by the Seven Party Alliance (SPA), tens of thousands of people took part in a “victory rally” organized by the alliance in the capital on Thursday.

“This is people’s victory,” “Leaders, beware! Elections must be held for the constituent assembly,” chanted enthusiastic supporters of the opposition parties. They were carrying four-start flag of Nepali Congress and hammer-and-sickle flag of various left parties.

Youths, women, professionals, government employees and even people who were injured during pro-democracy movement took part in the rally chanting pro-democracy slogans.

Senior leaders of the SPA are addressing the mass meeting at the Open Air Theatre of Tundikhel (also known as Shahid Manch). They are expected to outline the SPA programme to be discussed and endorsed by the reinstated House that is to meet on Friday.

The local administration withdrew its order declaring Tundikhel and surrounding areas as ‘prohibited zone’ on Tuesday allowing people to assemble at the city center for the first time in the last 15 months.

Details to follow.

nepalnews.com by Apr 27 06