MP Karki Accuses Government of Mocking Democratic Values, Cites Legal Crisis and Suppression

Kathmandu. CPN-UML MP Dr. Arjun Karki has accused the government of mocking democratic values and the rule of law. Speaking in the House of Representatives meeting on Tuesday, MP Karki stated that the country is facing a legal crisis due to the different interpretations of law and constitution by those in power and in opposition. MP Karki accused the government of practicing politics of prohibition against those who raise questions. He mentioned that the freedom of speech and publication guaranteed by the UN Human Rights Convention, to which Nepal is a party, and the constitution is being violated. He argued that daily beatings and violence against citizens are unacceptable in a democratic country. Speaking at the meeting, he said, 'Those who came to power and to the parliament by raising questions are now trying to silence those who question.' He stated that the campaign of prohibition extending from squatter settlements to media houses and even to the leader of the opposition party's house is a matter of serious concern. MP Karki also drew the attention of the House to the problems of teachers in Sankhuwasabha district. He demanded the immediate removal of discriminatory rules, stating that teachers working in remote areas are facing discrimination in facilities that should be provided based on equal geography and equal service. Similarly, expressing concern over the condition of 'Bidushi Yogmaya Himalayan Ayurved University' in Sankhuwasabha, Karki said that the government has made the university leaderless by removing office bearers through an ordinance. He informed that the studies of postgraduate (Masters Degree) students have stopped and employees are in confusion due to the lack of office bearers. MP Karki demanded that the government immediately appoint office bearers to the university and resume teaching.