Congress Urges Release of Nepal Student Union Leaders Arrested During Protest at Singha Durbar

9 Baishakh, Kathmandu – The Nepali Congress has expressed concern over the arrest of Nepal Student Union (NSU) leaders who were detained while protesting inside Singha Durbar against the government.

Congress spokesperson Devaraj Chalise issued a statement highlighting the arrests made on Tuesday of NSU leaders Bhuvan Bhatt, Kumbharaj Deuba, Navin Bisht, Akash Devkota, Sushil Aidi, and Bishal B.C. He described the incident as a serious matter of concern.

“In a democratic system, freedom of speech and expression, the right to peaceful assembly, and the freedom to express dissent are fundamental rights of citizens,” the statement said. “Arresting and detaining citizens for exercising these rights raises significant questions about the core values of democracy, the rule of law, and the guarantee of civil liberties. The government’s approach of suppressing dissent through control and repression contradicts democratic principles and the spirit of the constitution.”

Congress has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the arrested Nepal Student Union leaders.