Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki Reflects on Janji Uprising Anniversary
Summary
Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki reflects on the Janji uprising anniversary, calling the August 24 violence and arson a tragic event that destroyed state institutions, businesses, and public property. He says the province is still recovering from the damage and urges future generations to value good governance without attacking national assets.
Key Points
- The article marks one year since the Janji movement and recalls the violence, deaths, injuries, and destruction that followed.
- Hikmat Kumar Karki says he was in Biratnagar during the unrest and was forced to remain under security protection at home.
- He describes the burning of provincial offices, Singha Durbar, and other public buildings as a tragedy that set Nepal back.
- Karki urges political actors and future generations to learn from the destruction and focus on good governance, national interest, and constitutional values.
