Aide to Nepali Congress Leader Shekhar Koirala Denies Involvement in Audio Scandal Alleging Plot Against Party President
Kathmandu. Dineshchandra Thapaliya, the personal secretary to Nepali Congress leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala, has stated that he has taken note of his name being linked to a public audio controversy, asserting that all allegations against him are baseless and misleading.
Following the publication of a news story titled 'Audio Surfaces of Shekhar Mobilizing People to Defeat Congress President Gagan,' Thapaliya issued a press release on Friday, completely dismissing the accusation that he conspired to defeat party President Gagan Thapa in the election as entirely fabricated.
In the statement, he said, 'As someone working as the personal secretary to a responsible leader, I cannot even imagine such things. My role has always been based on allegiance to the organization's values, principles, discipline, and leadership.'
He also asserted that he had no meetings or communication whatsoever with the individuals mentioned in the news, Upendra Kushwaha and Amresh Kumar Singh.
Thapaliya warned that he would be compelled to seek legal recourse to protect his reputation and the truth. He also mentioned that he is prepared to arrange an independent forensic test of the published audio if necessary.
Press Release
I have been seriously concerned by the allegations made against me in the news recently published by Ratopati online. The news article alleges that I, in my capacity as the personal secretary to Dr. Shekhar Koirala, was involved in various political activities, specifically playing a role in a conspiracy to defeat Party President Mr. Gagan Kumar Thapa in the election. In this regard, I want to state clearly that all allegations mentioned in that news are completely baseless, misleading, and fabricated.
As someone working as the personal secretary to a responsible leader, I cannot even imagine such things. My role has always been based on allegiance to the organization's values, principles, discipline, and leadership. Far from being involved in any activity that would tarnish the reputation of my leader, organization, and party, even thinking about such things is contrary to my ethics, professional duty, and personal character.
I have no knowledge of who the so-called named individuals mentioned in the news are. Furthermore, there has been no communication with Mr. Upendra Kushwaha. I also firmly wish to clarify that there has been no such meeting or conversation with Mr. Amresh Singh, whose name was also linked in this news.
Such unfounded, unverified, and misleading news harms not only personal reputation but also the overall organization, the party, and the democratic practice. At a time when the nation and democracy are at a sensitive juncture, such deceptive propaganda only serves to weaken public trust and unnecessarily tarnish the organization's image.
Therefore, I am consulting with the relevant stakeholders regarding this matter. I wish to inform that if necessary, I will be compelled to seek legal remedy to protect my personal reputation and the truth, including arranging for an independent forensic test of the published audio.
Finally, I sincerely request all leaders, well-wishers, and the general public at all levels of the party to remain vigilant against such unverified and misleading news, believe only in information based on truth and facts, and not be influenced by rumors. The truth always comes out clearly, and standing by the truth is our shared responsibility.
Dineshchandra Thapaliya
Personal Secretary
Secretariat of Dr. Shekhar Koirala
Falgun 15 2082
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