Congress Warns Government: Arrest of Oli and Lekhak Could Push Country Back Towards Conflict if Restraint Lacking

March 28, Kathmandu – The Nepali Congress has expressed serious concerns that the country could once again descend into conflict and instability if the government does not exercise restraint. Following the arrest of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, Congress spokesperson Devaraj Chalise issued a five-point statement on Saturday urging the government to avoid provocation.

The statement emphasized, “Regarding the incidents on September 8 and 9, the Nepali Congress firmly believes that impartial, transparent, and lawful investigations, prosecutions, and all other legal procedures concerning the involved individuals and organizations must proceed.” It further stressed, “We want to clarify that the public has the right to know who was involved in the events of September 8, as well as who was behind the arson and destruction on September 9.”

The party holds that anyone involved in the incidents of both days should face legal consequences and that Congress will cooperate for this purpose. “However, such legal action must not occur under excitement or impulse but must strictly follow the legal process,” the statement underlined.

“If the government is not restrained and mature, hasty decisions could weaken the rule of law and drive the country back toward conflict and instability,” the views released by spokesperson Chalise stated. “The Nepali Congress urges the government to treat this issue with utmost seriousness.”