Law Minister Stresses Acceptance of Political Agreements with Genji Group
Summary
Law Minister Sobita Gautam has said all political agreements reached with the Genji group must be accepted, calling them legal and historic documents tied to peace and stability. She also outlined plans to reform prison management, amend the Prison Act, and push inmates toward productive work.
Key Points
- Sobita Gautam said the political agreements reached between the previous government and the Genji group must be accepted by all.
- She described the Genji movement as a people's movement and warned that invalidating state agreements could trigger unrest and conflict.
- The ministry is working to reform prison management and amend the Prison Act, 2079, in coordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- The government currently spends NPR 135,000 per inmate annually for 26,029 inmates aged 18 to 59, according to the Department of Prison Management.
