Four youth organizations from different political parties have expressed objection to Prime Minister Balen Shah’s address to the parliament and demanded his resignation. Prime Minister Shah stated in parliament that after becoming prime minister, he became aware that Nepal has also encroached upon India’s border. The National Youth Union, YCL, and two other organizations have claimed that the prime minister’s remarks are against nationalism and territorial integrity.
Kathmandu, 18 Jestha — Youth organizations affiliated with four political parties issued a joint statement on Monday demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Balen Shah. The National Youth Union Nepal, YCL, Youth Union Nepal, and Nepal Socialist Youth Union released the statement collectively.
The statement strongly condemned the remarks made by Prime Minister Shah during the parliamentary session and urged him to apologize to the public and step down. “Anti-people and anti-national activities are intolerable for us, who are youth raising our voices for patriotism, nationalism, and public livelihood. We call upon Prime Minister Shah to apologize to the people and resign before the patience of the Nepalese public wears thin,” the statement read.
Prime Minister Shah had said in parliament that not only India but Nepal has also encroached upon the border with India, a fact he only realized after becoming prime minister. This comment has drawn widespread criticism. “The prime minister’s statement is extremely irresponsible, against nationalism, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and contradicts established historical facts. We strongly condemn and denounce Prime Minister Shah’s treasonous remarks,” the statement said. “Such remarks by Prime Minister Shah have raised concerns that there may be a conspiracy to hand over Nepali territory to India.”
The organizations noted that in the past, Prime Minister Shah and his affiliated party, RASWAP, have conducted ‘media trials’ before making decisions and expressed similar suspicions regarding this incident as well. “In the past, he and his party frequently conducted media trials before taking various decisions. This incident raises serious questions about whether it is part of that pattern. The prime minister’s treasonous statement on a matter where India has so far made no claim is serious and problematic.”
