How did two controversial religious leaders end up at Gen Z Martyrs’ Day?
Summary
Controversy erupted after controversial religious leaders Bijay Bhandari and Acharya Shreeniwas were given prominent places at a Gen Z Martyrs’ Day programme in New Baneshwar. Ruling party lawmakers questioned their presence, while organisers defended it as part of support for martyrs’ families and religious rituals.
Key Points
- Controversy broke out over the presence of Bijay Bhandari and Acharya Shreeniwas at a Gen Z Martyrs’ Day event at the old Parliament building in New Baneshwar.
- RSP lawmakers Krantishikha Dhital and Amresh Singh questioned why the religious figures were placed ahead of ministers on the stage.
- Acharya Shreeniwas has previously faced arrests over allegations of inciting religious violence, while Bijay Bhandari has been arrested multiple times in fraud-related cases.
- Gen Z Martyrs Welfare Society representative Ganesh Chaulagain defended their participation, saying the men were linked to the welfare organisation and martyrs’ families.
