Nepali Congress General Secretary Thapa Warns Government Over Ignoring Public Demands

Biratnagar. Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has warned that the party will present itself forcefully if the government continues to ignore the demands of the citizens. Speaking to journalists at Biratnagar Airport on Wednesday, Thapa accused the government of making several decisions by violating the law and acting on a 'whim'.

General Secretary Thapa demanded that the government conduct an impartial and judicial investigation into the incidents that occurred during the protest on Bhadau 24. 'We have demanded an investigation into the Bhadau 24 incident,' Thapa said, 'If the government does not fulfill our demands, we know very well how to get those demands met and how to amplify our voice.'

Cautioning the government, he stated that the Congress respects the government's right to investigate any Nepali citizen. However, he emphasized that state agencies must follow the law in the name of investigation. 'Recently, the government has been violating rules and regulations to do as it pleases; we have drawn the government's attention to such matters,' he added.

Clarifying the role of the Congress, Thapa said, 'We are in the opposition in the Federal Parliament, but we are in the government in all seven provinces. We have decided through the Central Working Committee meeting that we will support the good work of the government.' He added, 'When we raise issues as an opposition, we do so based on facts. The Congress will stand firm when the government fails on matters of public interest.'

Regarding the question of whether the Congress has failed to play the role of the main opposition, he stated that they raise their voice based on facts. 'We are not chaotic or loud, so some may feel our voice is not heard enough. But we are responsible and are raising issues where they need to be raised.'

Regarding Home Minister Sudan Kirati, Thapa did not wish to comment further, stating that the party has already made its official position public. He said, 'The party has already said what needs to be said regarding the Home Minister.' Likewise, he expressed his commitment to keeping the party united and stated that everyone will move forward together in the 15th General Convention.