Nepali Congress Leader Nain Singh Mahar Accuses Government Activities of Deviating from Democratic Values

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress leader Nain Singh Mahar has accused the government's recent activities of moving towards democratic values, constitutional dignity, and the rule of law.

Speaking at a discussion on 'Rule of Law in Democracy' organized by the School of Democracy in Kathmandu, Mahar commented that the mandate of the property investigation commission formed by the government appeared to be prejudiced and selective.

He expressed suspicion that the commission was being used as a tool to 'fix' individuals, political forces, or critics who might disagree with the government, rather than as a means for impartial investigation.

"In a democracy, the law should not stand for or against anyone. If the state machinery starts to become a means of revenge, it is not the rule of law, but a dangerous signal towards the rule of individuals," Mahar said.

He mentioned that every step taken in the name of controlling corruption, good governance, and transparency should be impartial, credible, and equal, and expressed the view that the scope of property investigation should be equally applied to all individuals in power, opposition, bureaucracy, and public life.

"In a democracy, the tendency to save some and target only others is unacceptable. Equal application of law is the basis of democracy. If the decisions of the state are guided by prejudice, bias, and political revenge, it weakens public trust in democracy," he said.

Mahar stated that the soul of the democratic system is based on the rule of law, institutional dignity, and civil liberties, and warned that the government should not deviate from its democratic character.

"We have been continuously raising the voice that the property of all individuals who have held public office since 2017 BS should be investigated. But its impartial implementation has not been possible," Mahar said.

He emphasized that all bodies of the state should be operated impartially within the limits of the constitution and law, and stated that protecting democratic values is the main national need today.