Kathmandu — Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called the recent incidents a deliberate attack on the nation’s key institutions. From Singha Durbar to the courts and police posts, she said the destruction has pushed Nepal into a serious crisis.
Karki voiced concern over the loss of official records, including citizenship files and important court documents that were destroyed in the fires. “Buildings can be rebuilt, but once state records are gone, the damage cannot be undone,” she said in her address.
Destruction, Conspiracy and Investigation
According to Karki, case files from the courts, government documents from Singha Durbar, and complete police records were reduced to ashes. The deaths of security personnel and the destruction of police vehicles now require immediate temporary arrangements.
She suggested the incidents may have been part of a larger conspiracy. “Questions remain about who, why, and how such widespread destruction was carried out. A thorough investigation is essential,” she said.
Karki also made clear that she did not take office out of personal ambition but because of public demand and necessity. She stressed that her government will step down after six months. “This is not a position for enjoyment, but a responsibility. Only by working together—across parties, communities, and citizens—can we rebuild the country,” she said.
Relief, Reconstruction and the Road Ahead
The prime minister confirmed that families of those killed, including both civilians and security personnel, have been declared martyrs, each receiving NPR 1 million in compensation. The government will cover medical treatment for the injured, provide long-term support for the disabled, and ensure proper funeral arrangements.
She added that businesses, industries, and small entrepreneurs have faced severe losses. The government is studying ways to provide concessional loans through banks to help them recover.
“This movement has shown us clearly—Nepal must move toward good governance, equality, and transparency,” Karki said. She pledged that her government will work to end corruption and restore public trust.
