KATHMANDU: Ram Kumari Jhakri, a member of the National Assembly from the UML, has said the narrative that burning key state institutions carries no consequences must be disproved.
Speaking during the special hour of Monday’s meeting of the National Assembly of Nepal, Jhakri questioned who would take responsibility for the burning of historic state structures during the Gen-Z movement on September 8 and 9, 2025, which some have described as peaceful.
Addressing the House for the first time since being elected, she stressed the need for an impartial investigation to determine who used young people during the movement and to ensure the state remains accountable.
Jhankri also said it would be incorrect to frame the past as entirely right or entirely wrong, noting that social progress involves changes and efforts whose impacts should be fairly evaluated. She added that young people should be informed about the efforts made during the democratic era, while also acknowledging that there have been shortcomings in addressing weaknesses.
The UML has said it will maintain strong oversight of the government led by the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
At an all-party meeting called by the Federal Parliament Secretariat Nepal on Monday, the UML signaled that it would take a firm stance toward the government and closely monitor its activities through Parliament.
Following the meeting, UML lawmaker Guru Baral said the party would raise a strong voice in Parliament whenever there are questions regarding the rule of law or implementation of legal provisions.
He added that the party would strongly oppose any government interference in citizens’ fundamental or political rights and would continue to play the role of opposition by maintaining a “check and balance” approach to ensure constitutional rights are upheld.
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