Controversy Erupts Over Presence of Controversial Religious Figures at Martyrs' Memorial Event
Summary
Controversy has erupted in Kathmandu over the presence of controversial religious leaders at a martyrs' memorial event in New Baneshwor. Ministers and organizers are facing criticism after the leaders were placed on the stage ahead of the chief guests.
Key Points
- A martyrs' memorial program in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, sparked controversy over the presence of religious leaders Balyogeshwar Vijay Krishnamurti (Vijay Bhandari) and Shriniwas Acharya.
- Home Minister Sujan Gurung and other ministers attended the event, but the seating arrangement drew criticism after the religious figures were placed on the stage before them.
- The Gen Z Martyr Family Welfare Society said it had invited religious leaders from multiple faiths to promote peace and later called the stage management its own weakness.
- Vijay Bhandari and Shriniwas Acharya are controversial figures linked to fraud, foreign employment offenses, and an alleged attempt to incite communal tension.
