KATHMANDU: The youth wing of Sajha Party has also vehemently protested the attack on campaigner Gyanendra Shahi. Issuing a press release on Monday, it said such incidents would jeopardise democracy and create a sense of fear among the public.

It also demanded an independent probe and action against people involved in the incident. Sajha Party had also participated in the programme on Monday expressing solidarity with Shahi.

The youth wing of the party also expressed its concerns about NCP cadres stopping Nepali Congress leader Minendra Rijal on his way to Rising village of Tanahun district on Sunday.