Karki’s remarks raise questions about Gen Z protest inquiry, says Acharya
Summary
Niraj Acharya has questioned the impartiality of the commission investigating the Gen Z protests after citing remarks by chair Gauri Bahadur Karki. He said the chair’s comments and the commission’s reported evidence raise doubts about its independence and findings.
Key Points
- Niraj Acharya said remarks by Gauri Bahadur Karki have raised serious questions about the commission’s impartiality and investigation into the Gen Z protests.
- Acharya cited Karki’s reported comments about Sudhan Gurung’s preparations at Maitighar on September 8 and the commission’s use of CCTV and mobile phone location data.
- He also claimed Karki said then prime minister Sushila Karki pressured the commission not to act against people involved in arson, looting and destruction on September 9.
- The Karki commission submitted its report to the government on March 8, but it has not been formally released yet.
