KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has accused the current government of making a mockery of democracy, good governance and diplomatic norms through its recent activities.
Speaking at a press conference held at the party’s central office in Sanepa on Wednesday, party spokesperson Devraj Chalise raised serious questions over the government’s conduct and expressed doubts about its intentions. He said the Congress was concerned that the government was moving in a direction that could weaken democratic institutions and constitutional values.

Chalise alleged that attempts were being made to suppress press freedom through the use of state power and questioned whether the government was trying to silence those who raise critical questions. He also criticized the obstruction allegedly created in front of the residence of the opposition party president with the support of the Home Ministry, saying such actions were inconsistent with democratic behavior.

The Congress spokesperson further questioned the government’s commitment to the rule of law, arguing that it appeared to be acting as if it were above constitutional limits. Referring to the passport procurement case, he alleged that transparency had not been maintained and asked why the government had remained silent despite allegations of corruption.

On the issue of good governance, Chalise said a government that claims to be committed to clean administration should have the courage to conduct impartial investigations into the assets of all public office holders. He also accused the government of keeping constitutional bodies, including the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority, under political pressure in an attempt to conceal corruption.

The Congress also questioned the government’s diplomatic handling, saying that recalling ambassadors without making timely new appointments reflected diplomatic incompetence. Chalise raised concerns over the case involving the Home Minister, stating that the formation of an investigation committee and the minister’s reappointment before the report was made public had created suspicion about whom the government was trying to protect.

He further criticized what he described as threats by ministers against businesspeople and the use of language such as “breaking the hands” of entrepreneurs, saying such remarks were inappropriate and damaging to the business environment.

Regarding the communal and social tensions in Sunsari and Madhes, Chalise said the government should form a high-level judicial commission instead of what he called a merely symbolic committee.

He maintained that the government must answer these questions through its actions rather than words. The Nepali Congress also warned that the “political shadow” seen in recent government appointments and what it described as diplomatic immaturity could push the country toward a deeper crisis.