Kathmandu — Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has called for the immediate formation of a high-level commission to ensure transparency and good governance in Nepal.
He said the body should be led by a former Chief Justice trusted by the public and mandated to investigate the assets of those who have held public office since 1990. Thapa emphasized that constitutional amendments and changes to laws, including the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority, are needed to move the process forward quickly.
Remarks on Protests and Social Media Ban
In a statement, Thapa said the recent Generation Z protests started peacefully but later turned violent, which he described as unfortunate. He noted that the government’s use of force escalated the situation unnaturally, and Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned, taking moral responsibility for the crackdown.
Thapa also criticized the government’s move to block social media, saying it was a mistake because digital platforms are vital for citizens to express their views and hold leaders accountable. He demanded the withdrawal of the Social Media Directive 2080, arguing that it goes against the constitution and existing laws.
Appealing to young people for calm, Thapa urged that the movement move forward through dialogue and cooperation, adding that restraint and mutual understanding are the only way ahead.
