Home Ministry Seeks Documents from Controversial 'Green Army Nepal'
Summary
The Home Ministry and Nepal Police’s CIB have sought documents from Green Army Nepal after questions were raised in parliament and on social media about its structure, name and military-style uniform. Founder chairman Sabin Sharma says the group is legally registered, has already submitted the required papers, and is ready to change its name if the government makes a policy against using the word “Army.”
Key Points
- The Home Ministry and the Central Investigation Bureau have asked Green Army Nepal for official documents after scrutiny over its name, structure and activities.
- Founder chairman Sabin Sharma says the organization has already submitted the requested papers and remains legally active.
- Sharma says the group works on tree plantation, green promotion, agriculture and volunteer work, and alleges AI-generated misinformation is being used to defame it.
- Military spokesperson Brigadier General Rajaram Basnet said the Nepal Army had earlier noted the group’s uniform did not match army standards and had no further role in the current issue.
