NCP and RPP lawmakers demand state affairs committee meeting over Inam Sapkota audio leak

Summary

Opposition lawmakers from the NCP and RPP have demanded an immediate meeting of the House of Representatives’ State Affairs and Good Governance Committee over an audio recording attributed to Inam Sapkota. They want the home minister and IGP summoned for answers amid concerns about journalist arrests, a possible leak from custody, and alleged links to Kumar Ben.

Key Points
  • NCP and RPP lawmakers have asked for a State Affairs and Good Governance Committee meeting over the audio recording attributed to Inam Sapkota.
  • NCP Chief Whip Yuvaraj Dulal and RPP leader Gyanendra Shahi sent letters to committee chair Hari Dhakal demanding urgent action.
  • The lawmakers want the home minister and the IGP summoned to explain the audio leak, journalist arrests, and claims involving Kumar Ben.
  • The committee has not met again since September 24, and lawmakers say key officials have rarely attended its meetings.
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