Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa Calls for Investigation into Money Found During 'Genji' Protests

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has stated that an investigation should be conducted into the money found at leaders' residences during the 'Genji' protests on Bhadra 24.

Speaking at the Central Working Committee meeting that began today at the party's central office in Sanepa, President Thapa said that the money found must be investigated legally.

'A legal investigation must be conducted into the money found at leaders' houses on Bhadra 24 during the 'Genji' protests,' said President Thapa, 'The investigation should not just be a matter of public consumption. A conclusion must be reached.'

During the 'Genji' protests on Bhadra 24, protestors set fire to the house of the then Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba in Budhanilkantha.

Protestors carried out a violent attack on Deuba and then Central Committee member of the Congress, Dr. Arju Rana Deuba. Videos showing money burning during the arson were made public.

Another Congress leader, Deepak Khadka's house in Budhanilkantha was also set on fire. Videos showing money burning there were also made public.

President Thapa also stated that the misuse of authority and policy corruption must be investigated factually.