Gen Z Leader Urges CPN-UML to Halt Destructive Protests and Adopt Responsible Stance

Kathmandu. Gen Z leader Raksha Bam has urged the CPN-UML and its cadres to stop the ongoing destructive protests on the streets and adopt a responsible and democratic character.

She offered this suggestion via the social networking site Facebook on Monday evening, in the context of party cadres taking to the streets following the arrest of UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli.

In her message, Bam emphasized that the country is feeling a degree of stability, and further destruction should not be repeated. Recalling the destruction witnessed on Bhadra 23 and 24, she urged giving the country time to breathe. 'The nation is above your political issues,' she wrote.

If the UML feels the current process is vindictive, she suggested choosing the legal path and fighting the legal battle. It is the court and the process that prove the truth in a democracy, according to her. Bam stated that she also supports the UML's right to disagree with the government, but warned that further anarchy, destruction, and conflict will weaken the nation's lifespan.

Pointing out the need for the UML in society, Bam stated that a responsible, accountable, and democratic CPN-UML is needed. She mentioned that while peaceful demonstrations are permissible, activities such as attacking ordinary pedestrians, obstructing roads in a way that affects the general public, and burning innocent people's vehicles will not strengthen the UML but rather weaken its moral standing.