The leadership of the Nepali Congress has signaled a shift toward strict internal discipline. Speaking from the historic Koirala residence in Biratnagar on Saturday morning, Party President Gagan Thapa stated that individuals undermining organizational functions or ignoring party statutes will no longer be tolerated.
The warning marks a decisive stance on internal management and membership updates. Addressing journalists, Thapa clarified that while efforts are underway to reintegrate alienated members into the mainstream, the leadership will not shield those acting against regulations. He expressed readiness to establish a shared mechanism for convention-focused membership handling, but emphasized that structural obstructionists would be thanked and relieved of their duties.
Beyond internal party matters, the Congress leader directed strong criticism toward the government regarding the events of September 9 (Bhadau 24). The historic Koirala Niwas, which has housed iconic leaders from BP Koirala to Shekhar Koirala, was devastated by arson on that date. Thapa demanded the immediate formation of an independent judicial committee, accusing the state of trying to downplay the extensive property and human losses.
Thapa noted that while the party supports the ongoing legal processes linked to the incidents of the preceding day, the subsequent widespread destruction stretching across political hubs cannot be ignored. Furthermore, he questioned the government's role in holding back a National Human Rights Commission report, alleging that undue pressure is being applied to suppress the findings, and demanded its immediate release.
