KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has launched a sharp attack on the government, accusing it of targeting him despite his acceptance of the administration formed through the recent elections.
Speaking publicly for the first time since the elections, Oli expressed strong dissatisfaction over the government’s demand for his property details, claiming that his property had already been destroyed in an arson attack.
He challenged the authorities to collect the ashes of the burnt property instead of seeking a property declaration.
“If anyone has amassed illegal wealth, let the government investigate,” Oli said. “My property was set on fire and reduced to ashes. Now they are asking for my property details? Should I submit ashes as my property declaration?”
In a visibly angry tone, he further remarked, “Was setting fire to my property not enough? Now they want property details as well? The ashes are there—let the government take them. What property details are they asking for?”
Oli also complained that the government has continued to target him despite his recognition of the legitimacy of the administration formed through the electoral process.
The UML chairman’s remarks come amid ongoing political tensions between the ruling coalition and the main opposition party.
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