Kathmandu: The ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML have strongly condemned the violent protests in Kathmandu, where demonstrators vandalized and set fire to media houses, political party offices, shopping malls, government buildings, and public vehicles.

Nepali Congress Calls for Restraint and Justice
In a press statement, the NC expressed grave concern over the destruction of private and public property. It reaffirmed its commitment to democracy, reminding citizens that Nepal’s transition to a democratic republic was achieved through the people’s movement of 2006.

NC General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma emphasized that citizens' grievances should be addressed through constitutional means. They asserted:

"The alternative to democracy is an improved democracy. The monarchy, in any form, is unacceptable to the aware Nepali citizens of the 21st century."

The party also paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the violence, urged the government to ensure treatment for the injured, and called for strict action against the perpetrators. The NC appealed for national unity and restraint to prevent further unrest.

UML Urges Political Unity Against Regression
Similarly, the CPN-UML called on all democratic forces to unite against what it described as "regressive attempts" to undermine the republic.

In a statement, UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel condemned the violence at Tinkune, Koteshwor, and Jadibuti, attributing it to supporters of the former king. He described the breach of security, attacks on security personnel, seizure of weapons, and looting as "sheer criminal activities" that must be strictly punished.

The UML reiterated its firm commitment to Nepal’s federal democratic system and constitution, demanding that the government immediately restore peace and security.

Socialist Front Demands Stern Action
The Socialist Front Nepal—which includes the CPN (Maoist Centre), CPN (Unified Socialist), CPN, and Nepal Samajbadi Party—also issued a statement condemning the violence.

It accused "status quoist elements" of attacking the central office of the CPN (Unified Socialist), vandalizing the Kathmandu District Office, and torching the private residence of party leader Madhav Kumar Nepal's brother, Saroj Nepal.

The Front demanded immediate action against those involved and called on the government to protect political party offices and public property.

Despite the unrest, the Socialist Front expressed gratitude for the massive public participation in rallies supporting Nepal’s republican system and national independence.

The statements from Nepal’s major political forces reflect broad opposition to any efforts to reinstate monarchy and a unified call for safeguarding the country’s democratic achievements.