Former PM Bhattarai Calls for Truth Excavation and Institutional Development of Democratic State
Summary
Former Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai has urged the government and ruling party to pursue truth-finding over the August 24 violence and protect democratic institutions. He also called for immediate publication of the Karki Commission report and a credible high-level inquiry into the events.
Key Points
- Baburam Bhattarai said the ruling party and government should focus on truth excavation over the August 24 events and the protection of the democratic state.
- He argued that the destruction of the legislature, executive, judiciary, and state records was a grave attack on democratic institutions.
- Bhattarai said the Gouribahadur Karki Commission has detailed the August 23 events but only briefly addressed August 24, warranting further investigation.
- He urged the government to publish the commission report and form a high-level credible body to investigate August 24, while noting Ravi Lamichhane's remarks on institutional utility.
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