Activist Alleges Government Weakened Nepali Army
Summary
Gen Z activist Miraj Dhungana has accused the government of weakening the Nepali Army by repeatedly deploying it in small internal incidents. He also demanded stronger conflict-management policy, an end to petroleum adulteration, lower fuel prices, and clearer foreign policy.
Key Points
- Miraj Dhungana said the government is making the Nepali Army look cheap by mobilizing it for minor incidents.
- He argued that police should use non-lethal equipment and that the state must take responsibility for the Captaganj incident.
- Dhungana warned that public trust in the army could erode if it is repeatedly brought out of the barracks.
- He also called for action against petroleum adulteration, lower fuel prices, and a more mature foreign policy.
