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March 27, Kathmandu – Activists of the CPN-UML party have taken to the streets opposing the arrest of former Prime Minister and party Chairman KP Sharma Oli. They staged protests by burning the report prepared by the commission that investigated the Genji movement.

Near the UML central office in Chyasal, party activists burned tires and the Karki Commission report as part of their demonstration. Police presence in the vicinity was minimal.

Some UML activists reportedly used threatening language toward journalists, telling them, “Where were you when the country was burning? Why are you here now? Go back.”

The Karki Commission, formed to investigate the Genji movement, was established under the interim government led by Sushila Karki, with former Special Court Chief Gauri Bahadur Karki heading the commission. Following elections, the current government led by Prime Minister Balen decided to implement the commission’s recommendations yesterday. Soon after this decision on the government’s first day, arrest proceedings began against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak.

After the arrests of Oli and Lekhak on Saturday morning, the UML party has decided to organize protests nationwide.

Kathmandu – The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has decided to legally and politically oppose the arrest of its party chairman, KP Sharma Oli. In a secretariat meeting held today, the party resolved to demand the immediate release of Chairman Oli and to stage protests in response.

According to UML secretary Mahesh Basnet, protest demonstrations will be held today at 3 PM in the headquarters of each district on behalf of the party’s mass organizations.

While the secretariat meeting was underway at Chyasal in Lalitpur, UML activists gathered and held a brief protest in the Chabahil area of Kathmandu.

The police arrested UML Chairman Oli and Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak this morning following the decision to implement the report of the incident inquiry commission related to the Jenajee movement.

Kathmandu – The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) has demanded the formation of a separate commission to investigate the incidents related to the Janjati movement. The party’s secretariat, in an emergency meeting held today, decided that a distinct commission should be established under the leadership of a sitting Supreme Court judge.

The interim election government had previously formed an inquiry commission led by former Justice Gauri Bahadur Karki. Based on the recommendations of the report submitted by that commission, CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested today.

Following Chairman Oli’s arrest, a secretariat meeting was held under the chairmanship of Vice Chairman Ram Bahadur Thapa Badal.

After the meeting, UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel stated that the party concluded the investigation conducted by the commission led by Gauri Bahadur Karki was not impartial.

On this basis, the CPN-UML has demanded the formation of a separate commission. “Our demand is to form a high-level investigation commission chaired by a sitting Supreme Court judge to ensure an impartial and judicial inquiry into the incident,” General Secretary Pokharel conveyed the party’s decision.

The CPN-UML has described the arrests of Chairman Oli and Congress leader Lekhak as “illegal.” In response, the UML has decided to pursue legal and political protests against the arrests. Details of the decision to legally and politically oppose the arrests can be found here.

March 28, Kathmandu – The police at Maharajgunj have decided to detain Nepali Congress UML Chairman and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, along with former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, at Police Battalion No. 2.

According to sources, after a medical examination, Oli will be transferred to Battalion No. 2. Lekhak has already been placed at the same battalion earlier.

Oli was taken to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital for the health check-up. After being arrested this morning from his residence in Gunduli, he was held temporarily at Bhadrapur Police Headquarters before being taken to the hospital.

The police have stated that as today is Saturday, both individuals will be presented in court only on Sunday.

March 27, Kathmandu – Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain and wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni is expected to miss the initial two weeks of the IPL 2026 season due to injury.

The 44-year-old Dhoni is recovering from a calf strain and is unlikely to feature in the first two weeks of the tournament, according to CSK. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation.

Chennai will kick off their IPL campaign on Monday against Rajasthan Royals, followed by scheduled matches against Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Delhi Capitals.

In Dhoni’s absence, Sanju Samson is projected to assume wicketkeeping responsibilities. Samson, who was traded to Chennai this season from Rajasthan, is set to open the batting alongside captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.

CSK has been battling injury troubles including the loss of Australian fast bowler Nathan Ellis for the entire season, with Spencer Johnson brought in as his replacement.

Last season, Dhoni played all 14 matches, scoring 196 runs in 13 innings. However, CSK struggled overall, securing only four victories and finishing in the lower half of the standings.

This year, the team aims to improve their performance significantly.

March 27, Kathmandu – The newly appointed Home Minister, Sudhan Gurung, drove himself to the District Police Office in Lalitpur.

Security sources have confirmed that he is currently present at the Lalitpur Police premises. No official statement has been made regarding the reason for his sudden visit to Lalitpur.

Earlier today, former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lal Ek were arrested in connection with involvement in a life-threatening case.

Following these developments, interest and scrutiny have increased regarding Home Minister Gurung’s decision to visit the Lalitpur Police Office.

14 Chaitra, Biratnagar — Hikmat Kumar Karki, Chief Minister of Koshi Province and Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), has condemned the arrests of party chairman KP Sharma Oli and Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak as retaliatory actions.

Through his social media, Chief Minister Karki voiced his dissatisfaction with the government’s move, stating such activities could drive the nation toward conflict and instability.

Stressing that politics of revenge have no place in a democratic system, Karki wrote, “It is wrong to engage in vindictive activities that lead the country toward conflict. Democracy does not permit revenge.”

March 28, Biratnagar — The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) Koshi Province Committee has demanded the immediate release of its party chairman and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, labeling his arrest as a case of political retaliation.

In a statement issued on Saturday by Ghanshyam Khatiwada, chairman of the Koshi Province Committee, it was stressed that the government’s ongoing actions risk leading the country towards confrontation, and thus immediate release of Oli is necessary.

The provincial committee criticized the arrest as biased, carried out under the pretext of implementing the report of the Gauribahadur Karki commission. The statement asserted, “The unconstitutional government, formed by an a-political party elected through the elections held on Falgun 21, 2082 BS, has begun assaults against democratic forces,” further adding, “The government used the peaceful youth movement of Bhadra 23 as a pretext to take revenge in a calculated manner.”

The UML has interpreted Chairman Oli’s arrest as an attempt to end the communist movement and democracy. The statement also demanded the unconditional and immediate release of Chairman Oli and other leaders arrested alongside him. The Koshi Province Committee called upon leaders, activists, and supporters to engage in a powerful movement and struggle against the government’s interference.

To shape the course of the movement, UML has convened a meeting in Biratnagar on Saturday. According to central member Parshuram Basnet, the meeting will decide the province-level protest strategy. He stated that in response to the chairman’s arrest, the party plans to advance legal and political struggles simultaneously through the streets, parliament, and courts.

“We will fight legal battles, raise strong voices in parliament, and also mobilize street protests,” Basnet said. “Not only now but in the past, we have resisted such oppression and we remain determined to confront it today as well.”

March 27, Kathmandu: The Nepali Congress has decided to conduct a review regarding the arrest of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekh.

This review will take place during the parliamentary orientation program organized for newly elected members of parliament.

The Congress has not yet issued any formal stance on the government’s arrest of Oli and Lekh on charges related to the Jail Bharo Jail (Jail-in Jail) protest. A senior party official informed that the matter will be examined during the program.

“Today, there is a ‘parliamentary orientation’ program at the party office where we will have a collective discussion,” the official stated. “After reviewing the overall situation, we will release an official position.”

The program aiming to familiarize newly elected MPs with parliamentary practices, procedures, priorities, and the party’s pledges will begin at 11:00 AM on Saturday.

Congress leaders have so far refrained from commenting on the arrests of Oli and Lekh. Sources indicate that internal divisions within the party on this issue have led to hesitation in forming a unified position.

The newly formed government arrested Oli and Lekh early Saturday morning based on recommendations from an investigative commission chaired by Gauribahadur Karki.

However, the Congress party considers the report incomplete and insufficient from the outset. They have decided to establish a committee comprising legal experts, individuals with governance experience, as well as young activists and experts who participated in the Jail Bharo Jail movement to study the report thoroughly.

At a Thursday press conference in Sanepa, party spokesperson Devaraj Chalise stated that the committee will conduct an in-depth review of both the Karki Commission report and the National Human Rights Commission report presented to the government, after which the party will formulate its viewpoint.

March 28, Kavrepalanchok – Continuous heavy rainfall has caused flooding in the Roshi River, resulting in the death of one person.

Jwala Vaibal, Vice Chairperson of Roshi Rural Municipality, confirmed the death of a laborer working on the BP Highway.

According to her, Kunsang Tamang, a permanent resident of Roshi-7 who was working on the BP Highway, was swept away and killed by the floodwaters of the Roshi River.

Due to the annual heavy rains, the BP Highway has been completely blocked. Since 6 PM Friday evening, the highway sections falling under Kavre district, including Roshi-7 Ghumaunedanda, Roshi-9 Biruwadanda, Roshi-11 Kaladhunga, and Namobuddha Municipality-6 Chaukidanda, have been closed, district police chief SP Komal Shah reported.

Authorities are currently working to clear the road, and the police have urged everyone to check road conditions before traveling.

14 Chaitra, Kathmandu – Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested early Saturday morning. He is held responsible for the events that occurred during the people’s movement. Based on these allegations, he was taken into custody and is currently held at the Kathmandu District Court premises.

The primary basis for Oli’s arrest is the investigation commission report led by Gauribahadur Karki. The report states the following about Oli:

In the governance system adopted by Nepal, the Prime Minister is the central figure operating the Prime Ministerial system and serves as the executive head. The cabinet and the bureaucratic setup are supporting organs to the Prime Minister. The entire credit for positive achievements and responsibility for any negative outcomes both lie with the Prime Minister.

Since he was the Prime Minister of the Government of Nepal, he was responsible for the functioning and administration of subordinate agencies. During the tenure of then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the National Investigation Department was placed under the direct supervision of the Prime Minister for the first time by positioning it under the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers’ Office rather than the Home Ministry.

The primary responsibility of the National Investigation Department is to collect information from various sources, analyze it, and inform all government security agencies about potential incidents and threats.

The authorized commission’s investigation revealed significant weaknesses in information gathering, use of equipment, and cyber intelligence analysis within this department. The security arrangements made on 23 Bhadra, based on intelligence gathered by the National Investigation Department, predicted a demonstration involving 3,000 to 5,000 people, which turned out to be incorrect.

Despite being a critical agency, there appears to have been no concrete initiative from the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers’ Office to make the National Investigation Department more capable and robust.

In the National Security Council meeting held on the evening of 23 Bhadra, following the atrocious afternoon incident, only a light verbal decision was made the next day, 24 Bhadra, to conduct a high-level committee investigation with an accurate security risk assessment and deploy security personnel effectively. However, with no written order issued, the problem seems to have been treated lightly.

The government imposed bans on 26 social media platforms without conducting any impact study regarding the consequences. When these social media bans were lifted, the Minister of Communications did so through verbal orders without formal decisions. There was also no attention given to possible security challenges the following day. The assumption that youth demands had been met and the ban lifted could cause further problems was not discussed, explained, or analyzed.

During the National Security Council meeting on the evening of 23 Bhadra, the option to declare a state of emergency on 24 Bhadra and deploy the Nepali Army to maintain peace and security was available. However, no concrete decision was made on this matter.

The council also did not make any decisive actions regarding the potential outcomes on 24 Bhadra. As a result, the country suffered unprecedented incidents not only on 23 but also on 24 Bhadra, causing extensive loss of life and property.

A crucial point is that on 23 Bhadra, after the Chief District Officer of Kathmandu declared a curfew at 12:30 PM in front of the Federal Parliament building, clashes between protesters and security forces had already begun and continued for approximately four hours.

This incident’s reports were sent to the government’s higher bodies, including the Prime Minister, through official channels. The then Home Minister also referenced this in his statements. The news was widely circulated on social media platforms.

Considering the deteriorating situation, there is no evidence that the then Prime Minister coordinated among security agencies to deploy security personnel effectively, arranged barricades to control the situation, initiated ceasefire efforts concerning the use of firearms, or coordinated with the military headquarters to deploy the Nepali Army. This missed opportunity likely prevented a reduction in casualties.

Chaitra 14, Kathmandu – Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called upon legal professionals for urgent legal consultation.

Following the arrival of police forces at his residence with the intention to arrest him, Oli summoned two senior lawyers to his home in Gundu.

According to political sources, Oli is currently in consultation with these lawyers. A significant deployment of police remains stationed at his Gundu residence.

Police have stated that they arrived in Gundu equipped with the necessary documentation.