Surajpur Incident: A Dark Chapter in Nepal's Democratic Movement
Summary
The Surajpur Incident, a tragic attack on a Nepali Congress assembly in Rupandehi during the Panchayat era, left two dead and over 270 injured, marking a significant chapter in Nepal's democratic movement.
Key Points
- The Surajpur Incident in 2040 BS was a planned attack on a Nepali Congress assembly in Devdaha, Rupandehi.
- Two Nepali Congress workers died and 272 people were injured during the attack by the Mandale group.
- Top Congress leaders including Girija Prasad Koirala and Sher Bahadur Deuba were present at the event.
- The incident symbolized the oppression and political violence against the democratic movement during the Panchayat regime.
