Senior leader of the Labour Culture Party, Sudan Kirati, has described the National Independent Party as undemocratic and authoritarian. He expressed concern over government interference in the judiciary and the rise of political parties becoming akin to religious institutions, with leaders being idolized. Kirati clarified that the increase in authoritarian tendencies within old political parties and the lack of internal democracy and leadership style were the main reasons he left the CPN Maoist Centre. Kathmandu, 25 Baishakh.
Speaking at an event in Kathmandu on Friday, where he joined the Labour Culture Party led by Harkraj Rai, Kirati made these remarks. He accused the government of interfering in the judiciary and voiced worries about political parties functioning like religious organizations and the deification of their leaders. Criticizing old political parties for rising authoritarianism and leadership pressured by intermediaries, Kirati stated during the party induction program, “The government is riding the horse of Nazism. But remember, Nazism and fascism have reached their end in history. I was not even allowed to speak for two minutes before I left.”
Kirati also made it clear that the disappointing interference in party and government operations is no longer acceptable. He emphasized that the future political path must integrate nature, culture, and technology.
