After the Case Against UML MP Sharma Was Dropped, Balen Shah Said: ‘Sorry Nanu, The Time Will Come’

March 30, Kathmandu – In late January 2025, the Government Attorney’s Office prepared to drop the case against UML Lumbini Provincial Assembly member Rekha Kumari Sharma. A file recommending that the case not proceed was prepared by the District Government Attorney’s Office in Kathmandu and forwarded through the Senior Government Attorney’s Office to the Attorney General’s Office. Notably, on May 27, 2024, a metropolitan survey team had rescued a girl from Sharma’s home after she reported continuous violence against her. Following the survey, the metropolitan office secured her rescue. However, by the last week of January, the file reached the Attorney General’s Office with a recommendation not to pursue the case.

Reacting to this incident, then Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor and current Prime Minister Balen Shah stated that the time would come for justice. At that time, Mayor Shah posted: “Sorry Nanu, the government has decided not to proceed with the case against your abusers. Do not be afraid. The time will come. For reducing such discrimination and crimes and for prosecuting offenders, many children like you must be educated and society must understand.”

On Sunday at midnight, the police arrested MP Sharma from Kathmandu.