Shiwakoti says govt cannot intimidate party that fought Panchayat, royal rule
Summary
Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary Ajay Babu Shiwakoti says the party will not be intimidated by the government’s actions and warned that attempts to challenge the NC would backfire. He accused Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s government of targeting the party through a politically staged controversy and police pressure.
Key Points
- Ajay Babu Shiwakoti appeared before the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police after being summoned and said he came voluntarily.
- He said the Nepali Congress would resist what he called the government’s fear tactics and intimidation.
- Shiwakoti accused Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s government of using a controversy linked to Rs 180 million to target NC leadership.
- He also alleged that the removal of Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki was connected to the government’s political interests.
