Congress Leader Gagan Thapa Recounts 1961 'Jay Nepal' Movement Tragedy in Chitwan
Summary
Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa recounted the 1961 'Jay Nepal' movement tragedy in Chitwan where 50 bodies were buried for demanding democracy and opposing the Panchayat regime.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa highlighted that 50 bodies were buried in Chitwan in 1961 for saying 'Jay Nepal' and demanding democracy.
- The incident was part of the armed revolution against the Panchayat system after the 1960 overthrow of the elected Nepali Congress government.
- Leaders like Bakhan Singh, Lal Dhwaj Gurung, and Jagat Prakash Jung Shah played central roles in the movement and subsequent struggle.
- Reports indicate around 57 individuals died during the movement, with many arrested, killed, or missing during the violent government crackdown.
