As government arrests Oli, UML vows nationwide protests

Summary

The CPN-UML condemns the arrest of party chair KP Sharma Oli and calls for nationwide protests, accusing the government of political vendetta and bias related to Gen Z protest investigations.

Key Points
  • CPN-UML condemns the arrest of its chair and former prime minister KP Sharma Oli as vindictive and unlawful.
  • The Balendra Shah government decided to implement a judicial commission's report on the Gen Z protests leading to Oli and Ramesh Lekhak's arrests.
  • UML plans nationwide demonstrations and parliamentary and court battles demanding Oli's release.
  • Police headquarters have restricted leaves for officers amid protests and increased security measures.
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