The call was made by the COME on STAND up Group on facebook, and was also organised by them.. Though there were many "attending" a handful of about 15 odd protester stood in a small cluster on the left of the gate of the airport, guarded by about 25 policemen and paramilitary. It was quite a sight.
Hisila Yami was the first to come and she hid her face as she passed the group, waving their Nepal flags, and standing with placards reading (both in Nepali and English) messages such as "GO BACK TO BICC", "Don't leave the country needs you" etc.
Second to come was Madhav Kumar Nepal, who even waved and shamelessly smiled at the picket line. An awe went out amongst the group of the nerve of the leader. He, over the night, was probably texted about 300 - 400 (guess) times by the activist with requests not to leave Nepal at this dire junction. People even tried to call, but his mobile was switched off.
She came quickly and almost took the protest by surprise, Sujata Koirala definitely saw the placards!
The message should have gone loud and clear, Nepal's youth will not sit at the side and watch. They are going to stand and form small effective picket lines.
Keep up the PRESSURE!
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