CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has stated that a government formed through anarchic incidents cannot function as a democratic institution. He argued that expecting democratic commitment from what he described as a non-democratic government—established following the destruction on Bhadra 23 and 24—is unrealistic.
Speaking virtually to senior UML leaders and cadres from Jhapa on Thursday evening, Oli criticized the government’s approach to the upcoming election, calling its attempt to conduct polls while restricting political activities “inherently absurd.”
Oli said only four months remain before the election date announced by the government, yet political leaders are facing movement restrictions, which he described as an attempt to mislead citizens rather than ensure a free and fair electoral process.
“This government claims it will hold elections. But leaders face restrictions. They cannot visit districts, cannot enter constituencies, and cannot even campaign,” Oli said. “What kind of election is being prepared when political parties and their leaders are blocked in this manner?”
Claims of Targeted Attacks and Community Security Efforts
He further alleged that attacks carried out in the name of “Gen-Z” against the UML were aimed at weakening the party for its work on nationalism, national interest, development, and prosperity. Oli said the UML is capable of resisting such actions.
He also noted that the party has been forming Community Security Committees at the local level to address growing disorder in society. According to him, these committees will work to deter criminal activity, assist in handing over suspects to police, and strengthen community-level security.
Call for House Reinstatement and District Briefing
Oli instructed party members to increase pressure for the reinstatement of the House of Representatives, which he said was dissolved through unconstitutional means. Reinstating the House, he added, is necessary to bring democratic processes back on the correct track.
He also directed party leaders to organize the awakening rally scheduled for Kartik 29 in Jhapa on a large scale and to continue local protest activities even after the central-level mobilization concludes.
During the meeting, UML Jhapa Chair Prem Bahadur Giri briefed Oli on the situation in the district following the violence, arson, and vandalism that occurred on Bhadra 23 and 24.
