KATHMANDU: Former leaders of various student organizations affiliated with political parties have concluded that only broad political dialogue and consensus can guide Nepal in a progressive direction.
Issuing a joint statement on Thursday, they said addressing the demands of protesting youth and citizens, as well as making constitutional amendments in line with public aspirations, is possible only through dialogue and agreement among all forces.
They also urged youth and students to prepare for street protests against what they termed regressive demands such as the dissolution of parliament, the resignation of the president, and the formation of a government under independent leadership.
Paying tribute to students killed during the Gen-Z protests and extending condolences to their families, the former leaders demanded compensation for the victims’ families.
The statement further called for the establishment of an independent judicial commission to investigate the killings and to take action against those involved in arson, looting, and destruction of public property on September 9.
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