Advocate Om Prakash Aryal: A Life of Legal Battles and Public Service
Summary
Advocate Om Prakash Aryal’s life story traces his journey from a Gulmi village to the Supreme Court, where he became known for major public-interest litigation and human rights battles. He later took on the risky role of Home Minister during a political crisis, saying his focus was on restoring peace, preventing violence, and safeguarding elections.
Key Points
- Om Prakash Aryal rose from a middle-class family in Gulmi to become a prominent advocate known for public-interest litigation.
- He says his first major public identity came after filing a 2059 BS Supreme Court case related to state-feudalism.
- Aryal describes key legal battles over human rights, the Royal Commission, Lokman Singh Karki’s appointment, and other public-interest cases.
- He later served as Home Minister during a politically volatile period, claiming he worked to prevent bloodshed and hold fair elections.
