PM aide pins stalled Karki report release on RSP leaders
Summary
The interim government is under pressure to release the report on the judicial inquiry into the crackdown on the Gen Z uprising, but consultations with stakeholders continue amid political sensitivities.
Key Points
- The interim government formed a three-member commission led by Gauri Bahadur Karki to investigate the crackdown on the Gen Z protests.
- The commission submitted its report on March 8, but the government has yet to release even a synopsis publicly.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party leaders reportedly advised the interim government against taking decisions with long-term implications, affecting the report's public release and implementation.
- The report recommends criminal investigations against key figures, including former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, but implementation remains uncertain due to political and security concerns.
