NC will resist any revengeful action against Gagan Thapa: Udaya SJB Rana
Summary
Nepali Congress General Secretary Udaya Shumsher Rana says the party will strongly resist any attempt by the government to arrest party president Gagan Kumar Thapa. He accused the government of political interference and warned against what he called an authoritarian approach.
Key Points
- Udaya Shumsher Rana warned that Nepali Congress would resist any retaliatory action or arrest attempt against Gagan Kumar Thapa.
- He said the government was trying to arrest Thapa based on a statement by middleman Inam Sapkota.
- Rana alleged that Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki was pressured to arrest Thapa and removed after refusing.
- He called on political forces and citizens to unite in defence of democracy, the rule of law and citizens’ rights.