Nepali Congress Spokesperson Criticizes Government for Deviating from Duties and Attacking Democratic System

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress spokesperson Devraj Chalise has accused the government of deviating from its main duty of changing the situation according to public expectations. Speaking at a program organized on the occasion of the establishment day of the Nepal Press Union, he accused the government of being bent on attacking the democratic system itself. 

Spokesperson Chalise commented that the government is working against the spirit of the parliamentary system while staying within it. Reminding that the parliamentary system was chosen keeping in mind Nepal's geo-politics and demographic situation, he claimed that an invisible attack is being carried out on this system by the government itself. 

 He stated that the style of issuing ordinances, court cases, civil rights, press freedom, and weaknesses seen in the implementation of federalism are challenges to parliamentary democracy. Spokesperson Chalise urged the media persons to stand unwavering in the side of truth. Citing the example of the great change brought about in civil rights by Rosa Parks' small rebellion against apartheid in America in 1953, he expressed confidence that the pen of journalists would protect freedom. 

Speaking at the program, he said, 'The current government has received a mandate for change, but the government is forgetting its duty and attacking the system itself. History written with lies can be erased, but the voice of truth will always remain immortal. No dictator or power can defeat freedom. We believe that even if Congress loses an election, the country must win. Elections come and go, but democracy and freedom are permanent.' 

Referring to the internal political context of the Nepali Congress, spokesperson Chalise clarified that the defeat in the election was only the loss of a 'battle' and that Congress would never be defeated in the fight for principles. Calling the defeat in the election a 'setback', he also expressed commitment to return strongly as the Congress that the people want and choose within the next five years.