Former President Bhandari Strongly Objects to Arrests of Oli and Lehk Following New Government's Assumption of Office

Summary

Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari strongly objected to the arrest of CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lehk by the new government, calling the actions vindictive and contrary to democratic norms.

Key Points
  • Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari expressed serious objection to the arrests of KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lehk by the new government.
  • She stated that the arrests, based on an incomplete and flawed investigation report, undermine the rule of law.
  • Bhandari warned that the arrests risk renewed conflict and instability in Nepal.
  • She urged the government to reconsider and withdraw the decision to preserve constitutional dignity and democratic practices.
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