KATHMANDU: Co-coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party Madhav Kumar Nepal has accused the current government of attempting to curtail citizens’ rights.
Speaking at a programme organized in Kathmandu on the occasion of International Workers’ Day by trade union bodies, Nepal said that all citizens’ rights must be guaranteed in a republican system.
He alleged that the government led by Balen Shah is undermining fundamental freedoms, particularly those of students and workers.
“The constitutional guarantee to organize cannot be taken away by anyone,” he said, warning against moves that restrict union and organizational rights.
Nepal also criticized actions targeting squatters, stating that eviction without proper identification of genuine landless people cannot be justified.
He further claimed that the government’s recent actions reflect anti-people tendencies and do not indicate a positive direction.
Despite his criticism, Nepal said his party remains open to dialogue and cooperation if needed to resolve national issues.
He urged the government to avoid policies that inflict hardship on citizens and called for long-term solutions to the problems faced by workers.
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