KATHMANDU, Sept 18: With the government not opening advance tickets for Dashain, the number of people leaving Kathmandu before Ghatasthapana has increased.
In the past week, 70,000 people have left Kathmandu. Due to the Gen Z protests, people anticipated an uncomfortable environment in the city, and the number of travelers heading to villages had already increased from Bhadra 25.
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Transportation operators say this number has further increased since the government did not open advance tickets for Dashain.
At ticket counters in Gongabu, Kalanki, Koteshwor, and other locations, the number of passengers has been increasing daily. From Bhadra 25 until Thursday, 70,000 people have left Kathmandu.
Operators have stated that this number is expected to double during Ghatasthapana, and vehicle arrangements are being made accordingly.