In a sharp rebuttal to the recent detention of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, senior CPN-UML leader and former Home Minister Khagaraj Adhikari has warned that the government's "vengeful" actions could trigger widespread national instability. Speaking with members of the press, Adhikari condemned the arrest as a blatant violation of constitutional and legal frameworks, describing the overnight operation as a move devoid of due process or substantive charges.
Adhikari raised significant concerns regarding the procedural integrity of the arrest. While the government cited recommendations from an inquiry committee, the UML leader argued that the absence of a formal indictment and the secretive timing of the apprehension expose a clear motive of political retribution. According to Adhikari, the administration's decision to bypass standard legal hurdles has placed the very concept of a "rule of law" under threat.
The CPN-UML has signaled that it will not remain passive, with Adhikari declaring the party’s readiness to challenge the move through both judicial channels and public demonstrations. Demanding the unconditional release of Chairman Oli, he urged the government to pivot away from conflict and return to a path of political consensus. The unfolding situation suggests a deepening rift between the administration and the opposition, as the UML prepares for a multi-front counter-offensive.
