KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Gagan Thapa has demanded that the current government address issues of corruption and irregularities.
Speaking at a special session of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Thapa criticized the government, composed of two major parties, for failing to confront the corruption problem.
Thapa expressed concern that key issues related to inclusivity and proportional representation remain unaddressed.
He urged both the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML to engage in the ongoing debate rather than avoid it.
He further emphasized that the current administration must dispel suspicions that the alliance of the two major parties is a ploy to cover up corruption.
“The Giribandhu Tea Estate case, the fake Bhutanese refugee case, and the cooperative fraud case must be resolved by this government. Allegations of collusion between the two parties to conceal corruption should be dismissed,” Thapa stated.
“We must focus on achieving tangible results rather than merely talking.”
Thapa urged the government to continue the investigation into the fake Bhutanese refugee case and proceed with the Giribandhu Tea Estate case according to the Supreme Court’s directives.
He also called for the return of land acquired in excess of the legal limit. “The land associated with the Giribandhu Tea Estate should be returned,” he said.
Additionally, Thapa highlighted the need for decisions regarding the dedicated line and trunk line of the Nepal Electricity Authority.
He referenced parliamentary and court rulings on the matter, noting that the Lal Commission was formed during the then-Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda’e tenure.
“Government means continuity; it must adhere to court orders and parliamentary committee instructions,” Thapa asserted.
Thapa warned against letting personal whims dictate government actions and vowed to prevent any injustice.
He also called for a thorough investigation into those involved in the cooperative case.
“The government must demonstrate accountability,” Thapa stated. “It is unacceptable to behave differently while in power compared to when out of power. The government must take a firm stance on corruption.”
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