As arrest rumours swirl, Congress sees plot to silence Thapa
Summary
The Nepali Congress says rumours of an imminent arrest of president Gagan Thapa are part of a political conspiracy to silence the opposition. Thapa has denied allegations tied to an audio recording and accused the government of using the claims to intimidate critics.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress called rumours of Gagan Thapa’s possible arrest a political plot to silence the opposition.
- Thapa denied any financial transaction in the party recognition dispute and demanded an impartial investigation into the audio recording.
- Congress leaders accused the government and police of surveillance and intimidation, while officials said they had no information about any arrest plan.
- The party said it would raise the matter in Parliament and pursue legal action against those spreading the allegations.
