KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress leader Gagan Kumar Thapa has accused the current government of moving toward what he described as “governance anarchy,” criticizing both its working style and the public remarks made by senior officials.
Addressing the second national convention of the Nepal Democratic Indigenous Nationalities Federation, Thapa said the rule of law must remain supreme in a democratic system and that no individual can stand above the law.
He expressed concern that provocative and threatening statements were increasingly being made by ministers and lawmakers themselves, warning that such behavior poses a direct challenge to the rule of law.
Thapa also criticized the government for failing to implement agreements reached with various groups engaged in protests and movements. He said the government had not shown sufficient seriousness in addressing the grievances of microfinance and cooperative victims, teachers, nurses, and doctors.
According to Thapa, the continued failure to implement signed agreements risks eroding citizens’ trust in the state.
“The soul of democracy is the rule of law,” he said. “But the current government is displaying the arrogance of an overwhelming majority, which has led to governance anarchy. The Prime Minister is holding meetings without ministers and discouraging the heads of important state institutions. When the conduct of the top leadership itself becomes disorderly, its effects naturally spread to lower levels.”
He added that public frustration was growing rapidly across the country. “At such a time, the Congress will not add fuel to the fire of public protests,” Thapa said. “Our main responsibility is to preserve citizens’ trust in the state and ensure that the government remains accountable for the agreements it has made.”
Clarifying the role of the opposition, Thapa said the Nepali Congress, as a responsible political party, would continue to exert pressure on the government to make it answerable to the people. He further stated that the Congress’s core ideals are democracy and the rule of law, and that in the current difficult circumstances the party has a duty to support the people and protect democratic values.
