Kathmandu: Nepali Congress leader Gagan Kumar Thapa has accused the government of attempting to cover up the violence, vandalism and arson that took place during the Gen-G movement on Bhadra 24.

Speaking at Koirala Residence on Saturday, Thapa said there had been no impartial investigation into the incidents and demanded the immediate formation of a judicial inquiry commission.

Thapa acknowledged that the state had weaknesses during the events of Bhadra 23 and said some investigation and action processes had been initiated regarding those incidents. However, he alleged that the government had remained silent about the violence and destruction that occurred on Bhadra 24 in areas ranging from Koirala Niwas and Chaksibari to Singha Durbar and the President’s Office.
He stated that both youths and police personnel lost their lives during the violence but claimed the state had made no serious effort to uncover the truth.

“The tragedy that took place in Nepal on Bhadra 24 is still awaiting accountability,” Thapa said. “When the government announced its 100-day program and accepted the report of the Gauri Bahadur Karki Commission, it had committed to forming a separate judicial commission to investigate Bhadra 24. But now everyone seems to be trying to cover it up, which is unacceptable.”

He demanded that those responsible for instigating violence and terror be brought to justice through an independent investigation process.
Thapa also called for the immediate publication of the report prepared by the National Human Rights Commission regarding the incidents.
He alleged that instead of releasing the report and implementing its recommendations, pressure was being exerted on the commission to alter its findings.

“If what we are saying is wrong, then make the report public immediately,” Thapa challenged.

The Nepali Congress leader emphasized that the government should function according to constitutional principles and argued that the ruling side must also listen to the opposition.

He noted that opposition parties in the National Assembly had the ability to block the government’s policies and programs but instead chose to support them despite disagreements.

According to Thapa, the Nepali Congress had acted responsibly in the interest of political stability and democratic process.