• Members of the opposition Janata Samajbadi Party- Nepal (JSP-N) will hold a nationwide protest, including in Kathmandu, on November 27.
• The exact locations and timings of the demonstrations remain undisclosed at the time of writing.
• The protesters will demand that the interim government implement JSP-N’s proposed 28-point demands, including constitutional amendment, state restructuring, provincial autonomy, and fair representation to the Dalit community and women.

1. Turnout at the slated protests is likely to range from the high dozens to the low hundreds in major urban cities like Kathmandu, given the party’s mobilization capabilities. In other district headquarters and cities like Biratnagar, Janakpur, and Birgunj, participation is expected to be limited in the range of mid-to-high dozens. While the exact locations of protests have not been disclosed as of writing, they are likely to occur in the vicinity of key city centers, market areas, and local government offices such as the district administration offices across Nepal. As part of standard security protocols, the authorities are likely to heighten security measures in the vicinity of these potential locations. Such measures will include the deployment of police personnel and the setting up of barricades to monitor the proceedings.
2. There remains a latent risk of clashes between police and protesters, particularly if the latter are perceived to be engaging in disruptive activities, such as blocking major thoroughfares, and breaching security protocols. In such cases, the police are liable to employ crowd dispersal measures including temporary detentions and baton charges to quell any unrest. Disruptions to vehicular and pedestrian travel are expected in the vicinity of the potential protest sites due to the anticipated turnout and associated security measures on November 27.

Those operating or residing in Nepal, including Kathmandu, on November 27 are advised to maintain vigilance in the vicinity of the potential protest sites due to the slated nationwide protest and associated security measures, while allotting for disruptions.