Arresting prominent figures without cause could prove ‘costly’: Pushpa Kamal Dahal
Summary
Pushpa Kamal Dahal warns the government it could face serious consequences if it keeps arresting prominent figures without sufficient reason. He says the arrest of former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana under a security threat pretext appears aimed at intimidation, and downplays criticism of Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s remarks at the UN General Assembly.
Key Points
- Pushpa Kamal Dahal warned that arresting prominent figures without sufficient reason could prove costly for the government.
- He accused the government of arresting former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana under the pretext of a security threat.
- Dahal said the government should increase security if there is a real threat, instead of using it as an excuse.
- He said Prime Minister Balendra Shah said what any prime minister in his position would have said at the United Nations General Assembly.
