Protests banned in Narayanhiti Palace area

By Republica
Published: May 30, 2025 08:09 PM

KATHMANDU, May 30: The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has imposed a prohibitory order banning protests and public gatherings in the Narayanhiti Palace area.

Chief District Officer Rishiram Tiwari issued the order on Friday, stating that the restriction will be in effect from Saturday until July 8.

The restricted zone spans from Kesharmahal Chowk to the southern gate of the Narayanhiti Palace Museum, including the route via Jai Nepal Mode and the Mahendra Statue.

All forms of protest activities—such as hunger strikes, sit-ins, encirclements, rallies, demonstrations and assemblies—are prohibited for gatherings of more than five people within this area.

Similar prohibitory orders had earlier been enforced in front of the residences of the President and Vice President, the Parliament building in Baneshwar, as well as in Bhadrakali, Singha Durbar and surrounding areas.