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Time to act
Jaga Kumbhakarna (WakeUp AndAct), a rally organised as a part of a movement to bridge the gap between citizens and the government and to find a solution to the current gridlock, was organised on November 10.Jaga Kumbhakarna (WakeUp AndAct), a rally organised as a part of a movement to bridge the gap between citizens and the government and to find a solution to the current gridlock, was organised on November 10.
The rally began at 1 PM, from Basantapur Durbar Square and ended in Baluwatar, where a team of volunteers submitted a petition signed by more than a thousand people to the Prime Minister’s office.
The event was a call to all Nepalis to wake up the sleeping Kumbhakarna (a mythological character that sleeps for six months) within them—to acknowledge the social issues of discrimination that exists in Nepal and to take action against such social vices, including a strong call for action to become aware citizens.
The event was also a call to the Government of Nepal to awaken to the plight of Nepalis who are suffering due to lack of basic necessities and to find a dignified
and peaceful resolution.
The event also provided a platform for the common Nepali to speak up: some of the speakers were Laxmi Narayan Shilpakar, who has been stead-fastly waving the Nepali flag in Basantapur since the earthquake, Ambika Rai, who is a handicraft
seller in Basantapur, Dibyesh Giri and Tanka Ram Poudel, who have been leading various campaigns to get citizen voices heard. Singers Ani Choying Dolma and Abhaya Subba Weise graced the event with heart-warming performances. The event also saw participation from personalities like Anil Shah, Binod Shahi and Sabin Rai.
The rally ended with a team of eight representatives presenting a seven-point demand list to the Prime Minister along with signatures of all the participants collected during the event.