NHRC directs government to act patiently to maintain harmony
Summary
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) urges the Nepalese government and social actors to maintain harmony by acting with tolerance and preventing communal and political violence.
Key Points
- The NHRC directed the Nepal government to maintain social harmony and prevent incidents that could incite communal, social, cultural, and political violence.
- The government was instructed to act with tolerance and to prosecute those guilty of such violent incidents.
- NHRC spokesperson Dr Tikaram Pokharel emphasized sensitivity to the gravity of incidents and respecting individual dignity.
- Political parties, religious organizations, faith leaders, activists, and civil society were urged to uphold social and religious harmony and freedom of expression responsibly.
