Singer Shiva Pariyar Objects to Being Labeled 'Misleading Propagator' in Commission Report

Kathmandu. Singer Shiva Pariyar has objected to his mention as a 'person spreading misleading information' in the report of the Gauribahadur Karki Commission. In a press release issued on Monday, he claimed that the commission's conclusion was not based on reality and that he had been treated unjustly.

Pariyar clarified that during the Jyanji agitation on Bhadra 23 and 24, he only inquired to ascertain the truth of a rumor circulating on social media. He mentioned posting, 'There is news that 32 missing persons were found dead inside the Parliament building, is this true?' and later deleting it as soon as he realized it was false.

In the statement, he said, 'My post was not intended to make any claim or spread misinformation; it was merely a question made to understand the facts. However, some media outlets twisted the issue and broadcasted the news, and based on that, the commission portrayed me as guilty.'

Stating that this has seriously damaged his personal reputation and social image as an artist, he demanded that the government re-evaluate the conclusion of the report.

Pariyar also stated that as a responsible citizen and artist, he has always stood for the truth and is ready to cooperate with the state if needed.