Congress Leader Mahar Accuses State Bodies of Prioritizing Government Satisfaction Over Citizen Rights

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress leader Nain Singh Mahar has accused state bodies of being in a competition to please the government, leaving citizens' rights, dignity, and security in the shadows.

Expressing his views on social media Facebook, leader Mahar expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ganesh Nepali. He stated that such an incident is not just the tragic end of an individual but a serious warning against the style of state governance.

According to him, when a two-thirds government was formed, the public expected stability, good governance, and smooth service delivery. However, in practice, various state mechanisms have been seen to exhibit more activity and harshness than necessary with the objective of pleasing the government, rather than implementing the law in a balanced manner. Mahar mentioned that the act of running bulldozers over slum settlements without a clear plan for resettlement and adequate dialogue has created an atmosphere of fear among citizens, stating that such incidents have weakened public trust.

He interpreted Ganesh Nepali's self-immolation as a sign of growing despair and insecurity towards the state. He demanded that the government bring a clear policy for an impartial investigation of the incident, legal action against the culprits, appropriate compensation for the victim's family, and dignified management of the displaced citizens.

Raising questions about the state's responsibility and the style of administration, Mahar said, 'The state's first responsibility is not to instill fear in citizens, but to instill confidence.' He further added, 'The success of the administration is measured not by the harshness of orders, but by the protection of citizens' dignity and rights.' He expressed the view that development work should only proceed based on public participation, dialogue, and sensitivity.