Local from Sipadol, Nakhel, Chittapol, Tathali, Sudal and Dandapati, Bhaktapur have protested against the idea of constructing international stadium in their area.

They have protested against youth & sports ministry, house of representative Mahesh Basnet and coordinator of district coordination committee, Nawaraj Gelal by holding a rally. They also obstructed the Araniko highway for one hour recently.

"We don't want stadium. You can't remove us from our place", local said while obstructing the highway.

They fear they will be removed from their place if international stadium will be constructed in their area. It is learned that more than 200 houses need to be cleared to build the stadium.

Nepal government is searching the area to construct the stadium in Bhaktapur.

It has planned to construct one international stadium each in seven provinces. The government has already decided to construct one in Bhaktapur representing province three.

Do you think Bhaktapur is the right choice for the stadium? How about constructing stadium in another district of province three?

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