Army Chief Testifies on Handling of Gen-Z Protests, Cites Constitutional Limits
Summary
Nepal's Army Chief General Purna Chandra Thapa testified on the handling of the Gen-Z protests, emphasizing constitutional limits and the army's role in restoring peace during the unrest.
Key Points
- General Purna Chandra Thapa testified that the Nepali Army acted within constitutional and legal frameworks during the Gen-Z protests on Bhadra 23 and 24, 2082 BS.
- He highlighted two options presented to the Prime Minister on Bhadra 24: resignation for a political solution or army mobilization under constitutional recommendation.
- The army suggested imposing an early curfew on Bhadra 24, but it was delayed until 8:30 AM, reducing its effectiveness against protestors.
- General Thapa recommended that state security mechanisms remain free from political interference and urged for active National Security Council reforms.
