NHRC recommends probe into 15 RSP MPs over alleged involvement in Gen-Z protests

KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recommended the government carry out a detailed investigation into 15 lawmakers of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) over alleged involvement in the Gen-Z movement.

In its report made public on Wednesday, the commission has named MPs Ganesh Karki, Sulabh Kharel, Hari Dhakal, Bablu Gupta, Toshima Karki, Rajiv Khatri, KP Khanal, Deepak Bohara, Manish Jha, Jwala Sangroula, Purushottam Yadav, Sudan Gurung, Ashika Tamang, Shiva Yadav, and Amit Khanal.

The NHRC stated that there are grounds for “micro-level investigation” into their roles before, during, and after the protests, based on their public statements, social media activity, media reports, and information collected by the National Investigation Department.

According to the report, the investigation should determine whether their statements or actions contributed to public anger or agitation, affected public peace and order, or constituted any form of incitement.

The commission has also instructed that any investigation must ensure the right to fair hearing and that legal action should only follow if individuals are found guilty under the law.