Former PM Baburam Bhattarai's Secretariat Denounces 'Anti-Hindu' Portrayal

Summary

Former Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai’s secretariat has denied claims portraying him as anti-Hindu and accused groups of distorting old videos and statements for political gain. It has urged the government to monitor social media accounts spreading misleading material and take legal action.

Key Points
  • The secretariat of Dr. Baburam Bhattarai says some groups are deliberately portraying him as anti-Hindu for political interests.
  • It condemned the distortion of old videos, misleading posters, and threatening social media content spread without proper context.
  • The note says secularism means equal treatment of all religions, while criticism of caste discrimination and inequality is part of democratic debate.
  • The secretariat urged the Nepal government to investigate the accounts involved and act under existing laws.
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