CPN Maoist led by Mohan Baidhya announced nationwide strike on August 15 and 16. Sunday morning the strike derails normal life in the capital. Shops, transportation and other activities are being closed, all roads are empty. Eight Maoist carders have been arrested. Supporters of Baidhya shout slogans during the protest against the new constitution going to be drafted. a nationwide shutdown amid violent protests and clashes with police called off the strike on Sunday as anger rose at the disruption their drive for a new constitution was causing. During the morning, riot police are being mobilized in the valley and outside of valley to stop protesters from attacking cars and motorcycles that ventured onto the streets. The Maoists want to split Nepal into federal states based on ethnicity, which the government rejects. The strike aimed to pressure the government to adopt the new constitution by a consensus among the main political parties.Photo Video Dipesh Rajtharu
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