KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, elected for a third term, has warned that his party is ready to confront the current interim government.
Addressing newly elected office bearers and central committee members, Oli said the party would remain united and launch a decisive struggle against what he termed anti-democratic moves by the government.
Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, Oli alleged that UML leaders were facing physical attacks, fabricated cases, and actions reminiscent of the Panchayat era.“If the UML leadership is touched, the country will be pushed into crisis,” he said. “If the government tries to target the UML and its leadership through false cases, it will fall, we will bring it down.”
Oli warned of a strong nationwide response to any attack on the party.“If the UML is targeted, we are ready to respond in a way that will be extremely costly,” he said, adding that any further attempts would be met with resistance.
He accused certain forces of attempting to defame a party that has struggled for democracy throughout its history. Oli also alleged that the current government was focused on conspiracies rather than holding elections.
Referring to the agreement with Gen-Z groups, Oli termed it a conspiracy and said the government was formed to conduct elections, not to amend the constitution.
He claimed the current government was incapable of holding elections and expressed confidence that the House of Representatives would be reinstated.“I believe the honourable court will understand the gravity of the situation and restore Parliament,” he said.
Accusing the government of allowing chaos to spread, Oli urged party cadres and citizens to remain vigilant. He also called for the formation of local security committees, saying the party could not rely solely on state mechanisms.“Form neighbourhood security committees within a week,” he said. “We do not trust this government or the state apparatus. We must ensure our own security.”
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