Nepali Congress Leader Sitaula Urges Government to Abandon Politics of Revenge

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress leader and National Assembly member Krishna Prasad Sitaula has urged the government to abandon the politics of revenge and move toward national consensus and unity. Addressing the National Assembly meeting, he expressed surprise at the decisions and working style of the new government's first cabinet meeting and suggested that the 'due process of law' be fully followed. 

Addressing the political situation following the formation of the new government, Sitaula pledged constructive support for the government's positive actions. Emphasizing that the government must work according to the spirit of the constitution to fulfill the aspirations of the people, Sitaula questioned the initial working style of the current administration. 

He argued that the practice of making hasty arrests and implementations without making any commission reports public or presenting them in Parliament mocks the rule of law. Recalling the history of the Congress, he clarified that his party does not believe in the politics of revenge. Urging the government to learn from history, noting that even governments with majority or near two-thirds support have failed to survive in the past, he warned the government against arrogance.

Sitaula stated that national unity is essential to solve the country's pressing problems. He said that all parties must stand together to complete the remaining tasks of the peace process, solve the unemployment problem, and address the issues faced by Nepalis abroad due to changes in global politics. He specifically mentioned that national consensus is necessary to ensure the safety of Nepalis amidst the Russia-Ukraine war and rising tensions in Gulf countries.

Speaking on the criticism and support of the government, he said it is his wish that the government always does good work. 'It is our tradition to support the government if it does good work and oppose it if it does bad, but I want the government to work in a way that always deserves support,' he said. 

Stating that it is not appropriate for the Council of Ministers itself to order arrests, he commented that this ignores legal procedures. He emphasized that individuals like Bechan Jha and Prateek Thapa should receive justice quickly and that the public should be able to see that justice is being served.