CPN-UML to Raise Chairman Oli's Arrest in Parliament, Continue Protests

Kathmandu. The CPN-UML has decided to raise the issue of the arrest of party Chairman KP Sharma Oli in the House of Representatives meeting. General Secretary Shankar Pokharel informed that the UML's Secretariat meeting held on Tuesday decided to raise the issue in the Parliament to protest Oli's arrest. The meeting of the Federal Parliament has been called for Chaitra 19.

Similarly, the UML has decided to continue its protest programs on the streets regarding the arrest issue.

अध्यक्ष ओली पक्राउविरुद्ध यस्ता छन् एमालेको आन्दोलनका कार्यक्रम

The UML has described the arrests of Oli and Nepali Congress leader and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak as 'unconstitutional, illegal, and vindictive'. Stating that the government is acting with prejudice and political vendetta, the UML announced that it will firmly confront this legally and politically.

Likewise, the UML expressed objection to the government's excessive use of force during peaceful protests. The meeting specifically condemned the attack on leaders and cadres after entering the party's district office in Birendranagar, Surkhet, and the baton charge in Kathmandu. Furthermore, the meeting wished for the speedy recovery of all injured leaders and cadres.

The Secretariat meeting concluded that the arrests and repression that began immediately after the formation of the government have posed a serious threat to democracy, human rights, press and freedom of expression, and the rule of law. General Secretary Pokharel stated, 'The government is trying to move towards a confrontation against the mandate of the people. This path will be very counterproductive for the democratic system.' The UML also appealed to all political parties, civil society, and organizations to unite against the government's repression.

The meeting also decided to celebrate the establishment day of the Communist Party of Nepal, falling on Baisakh 9, grandly with various constructive programs, idea seminars, and interactions.

Furthermore, it was informed that a Central Committee meeting will be called in the near future to review the recently concluded House of Representatives elections and the subsequent political situation, and to organize the entire party structure and distribute responsibilities among leaders.