Controversy Surrounds Commission Report on 'Jyanji' Protests, Focusing Only on Day One Violence
Summary
The Karki Commission's report on the 'Jyanji' protests sparked controversy by focusing solely on the violence of Bhadra 23 while overlooking widespread destruction on Bhadra 24, raising questions about its impartiality and legal conclusions.
Key Points
- The Karki Commission report investigated nationwide 'Jyanji' protests but focused only on incidents of Bhadra 23, ignoring the violence of Bhadra 24.
- The commission recommended criminal cases against key figures including former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli for the 23rd but cited lack of evidence for the 24th’s widespread arson and vandalism.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party and CPN-UML reacted differently: RSP remained silent while UML criticized the commission's bias and political targeting.
- The report highlighted serious human rights violations by security forces on Bhadra 23, including the use of deadly weapons against protesters.
- The commission was accused of ignoring the destructive events of Bhadra 24 despite abundant evidence, undermining justice for damages to national institutions.
