KATHMANDU, Sep 30 – National Youth Association Nepal (NYAN), the youth wing of the CPN (UML), has urged all stakeholders to focus on conducting a peaceful, fair, and fear-free election for the House of Representatives, scheduled for March 5 next year.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the association’s Chairperson, Kshitij Thebe, expressed the organization’s readiness to support the government in fulfilling this responsibility. However, he also issued a warning against engaging in any acts of political retaliation.
Thebe noted that the association is aware of the demands raised by the Gen-Z generation and emphasized that it continues to take initiative in addressing those concerns. The statement reads:
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“The main responsibility of the current government—formed on the foundation of the Gen-Z movement—is to hold a peaceful, fair, and fear-free general election on March 5. We are committed to playing our part in helping the government succeed in this crucial task.”
The Association also expressed serious objection to the government's decision to suspend the passport of former Prime Minister and UML Chair KP Sharma Oli. According to the Association, it is unacceptable for the probe commission to take such a decision at a preliminary stage, without any concrete evidence or investigation, and solely based on bias.
The statement added, “Targeting a national figure like the former prime minister—who dedicated his entire life to the country, handed over all personal assets to the state, and has pledged not to leave the country—is a politically motivated act of revenge and highly inappropriate.”
Additionally, the Association objected to news reports suggesting that legal action is being prepared against Mahesh Basnet, UML politburo member and former in charge of the organization. It warned the government to immediately stop such retaliatory actions.
It also raised serious concerns over the Home Ministry’s decision not to pursue regular legal proceedings against those involved in destructive activities during the September 9 protests. The Association argued that such decisions encourage impunity and make a mockery of the rule of law. It called on the government to reverse the decision immediately to boost the morale of the Nepal Police.
Urging the government to remain alert to the issues raised by the Gen-Z movement, the NYAN said, "Rather than leading the country back toward democracy through general elections, the current government appears to be excessively focused on political bias and revenge. We warn the government to steer clear of such distractions and remain focused on its core responsibilities.”
Likewise, Laxman Sharma, General Secretary of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GFNTU), also issued a statement on Tuesday, suggesting that the government should concentrate solely on ensuring the successful conduct of the elections.
