Arrest of top leaders could trigger conflict, warns former President Bhandari
Summary
Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari warns that the arrest of top leaders KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak following the judicial probe commission's report could ignite conflict and undermine Nepal's democratic stability.
Key Points
- Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari expressed concern over the government's implementation of the judicial probe commission's report on September protests.
- The arrests of former PM KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak are described as sensitive with far-reaching consequences.
- Bhandari criticized the decision as inconsistent with Nepal's Constitution, laws, and democratic practices.
- She urged the government to withdraw the decision, follow legal procedures, and uphold democratic values to maintain stability.
