Govt set an example of state terror by arresting former CJ Rana: UML lawmaker Mahar
Summary
CPN-UML lawmaker Ain Mahar has accused the government of violating due process and rule of law by arresting former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana. He alleged that the move amounted to “state terror” and said the government had also harassed KP Sharma Oli and Bishnu Prasad Paudel.
Key Points
- Ain Mahar accused the government of arresting former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana in a “hooliganism- and abduction-style” manner.
- He said the arrest and related actions amounted to “state terror” and violated the rule of law, due process and human rights.
- Mahar also alleged harassment of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and UML Vice Chairman Bishnu Prasad Paudel.
- He questioned the government’s handling of the alleged security threat linked to the Gen Z movement.
