Activists Pressure Government to Release Karki Commission Report on Violent Protests

Summary

Youth activists from the Genji movement are pressuring the Nepali government to publicly release the Karki Commission report on the violent protests of Bhadra 23-24, citing democracy and transparency demands.

Key Points
  • The Genji movement protested against corruption, nepotism, and social media bans on Bhadra 23-24 last year, leading to arson and vandalism including at Singha Durbar.
  • The Gauribahadur Karki Investigation Commission submitted its report on Phagun 24, but the government has not made it public, raising public suspicion.
  • Genji activists demand full disclosure of the report as a fight for citizens' democratic right to information, calling for transparency and justice.
  • Activists warned of the risk of the report being shelved like the Lal Commission report and continue to press the interim government for implementation of findings.
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