KATHMANDU, Nov 23: The CPN-UML has sent a clear message that an all-party government should be formed after the reinstatement of Parliament. Three months after the Gen Z protests, the UML held a rally and a gathering in Kathmandu on Saturday where it called for the reinstatement of Parliament, amendment of the constitution through the reinstated Parliament, and formation of an all-party government to safeguard the constitution.
Addressing the event, which saw a strong presence of UML’s affiliate organizations and party members, UML chair KP Sharma Oli delivered the above remarks. The event was held without touching internal party issues, yet it drew a sizable crowd of UML leaders and workers.
Speaking at the gathering, Oli argued that the prime minister, whom he called an unconstitutional appointee, does not have the authority to hold elections on March 5 and stressed the need to reinstate Parliament.
He said Prime Minister Sushila Karki has no constitutional authority to conduct elections and should step down as soon as possible. Oli said, “Right now, the government runs on the disorder created by an unauthorized individual. I want to ask the Prime Minister, do you believe in democracy and the people or not? Is this how a government is supposed to function?”
Oli continued, “Do not make false claims about holding elections on March 5. You do not have that authority. Who are you to announce an election? Who gave you that power?”
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He urged political parties not to follow the interim government blindly like a wedding procession, calling on them to abandon bias, prejudice, and revenge. “Do not clap when democracy is damaged out of personal grudges or revenge. Stay grounded in political reality,” Oli said.
“No party should be carried away by emotion. Do not follow an unconstitutional government simply because it says elections will be held.” He also urged parties not to waver on the demand for reinstating the House of Representatives.
Oli drew the prime minister’s attention to stopping the “drama” around elections and instead helping bring the constitution and democracy back on track. “To the prime minister, I want to say: what is this gathering of 125 people to discuss elections except drama?
“Stop such acts. If you want to hold elections, arrest criminals and collect illegal weapons,” he said. “Think positively and return to the path that restores democracy smoothly. If you do not, the people will restore democracy themselves. They will reinstate the House, and the UML will lead that movement.”
Oli appealed to political parties to support the demand for reinstating the House to protect the constitution. Even though Oli urged parties not to follow the unconstitutional government, the Nepali Congress decided the same day in its central committee meeting to go to elections. “I want to request all political parties do not celebrate the fall of democracy because of jealousy, grudges, or revenge. Do not follow an unconstitutional government like a wedding party. What do wedding guests even get? Just one meal,” he said.
“The political parties have a responsibility toward the country, and it does not suit them to act like guests of such a government,” he added.
Repeating that reinstating the House was the only way out of the political crisis, Oli urged everyone to move forward from that point.
He criticized Prime Minister Sushila Karki for scolding the Nepal Army after it rescued political leaders on Bhadra 24, saying it was unfortunate for the country that a person who questions the Army’s rescue efforts is the head of the government. Referring to an audio clip publicized by Durga Prasai, Oli said, “The Prime Minister must clarify. What was that voice of Sushila Karki saying in the video, asking why the army should rescue the leaders? She arrests people but gives no answers. What was she doing while the fire was spreading?”
Calling it tragic that someone who scolds the Army for saving leaders has become prime minister, Oli said, “What kind of person became chief justice in this country? Someone who questions the Army’s rescue effort becomes the prime minister for that very reason. Shouldn’t that audio be answered?”
UML general secretary Shankar Pokharel echoed the same view. He said the only political exit is the reinstatement of Parliament. Addressing the event, he said reinstating the House is necessary to guide the country toward democracy. He added that the claim that Parliament cannot be reinstated is wrong, especially when the current environment feels increasingly unsafe.
He recalled that the Parliament dissolved in 2001 was reinstated in 2006 after street demonstrations, and later dissolutions were corrected by the Supreme Court. He said all demands can be addressed through an elected Parliament and that it is the only legitimate path.
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