Gen Z Demands Rabi Lamichhane Be Removed as MP; Seek Investigation into Balen Shah

KATHMANDU — The Generation Z (Gen Z) activists have demanded that Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), be removed from his position as a member of parliament. The Council of Gen Z, Rupandehi, made this demand concluding that a person facing serious charges of cooperative fraud is morally and legally unqualified for the position of MP.

In a press release issued today, the Council emphasized that Lamichhane should be relieved of his parliamentary duties based on ethics, transparency, and public accountability in accordance with the spirit of Article 89 of the constitution. “The constitution mandates that individuals holding public office must adhere to high conduct, integrity, and respect for the law,” the press release stated. “Remaining in office under such serious allegations is contrary to democratic values, good governance, and the principles of the rule of law.”

The Council has also demanded that an investigation be initiated against Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen). They called for action against Shah over his statements made on Facebook during the Gen Z movement, which they claim incited the public, provoked unrest, and created social imbalance.

“While freedom of expression is a fundamental right, it does not legitimize activities that adversely affect public peace, order, and social harmony,” the Council added in the press release. “We respectfully draw the serious attention of the honorable President, Prime Minister, Federal Parliament, and judicial bodies to this matter and earnestly urge them to make a swift, impartial, and constitutionally sound decision.”

Meanwhile, following the Home Minister’s resignation, journalist Dil Nishani wrote on Facebook: It is customary that any newly sworn-in Home Minister first takes a security briefing, which takes a day or two. The Karki Investigation Commission’s report was so lengthy that even a cursory review would require at least another two or three days. Since major cases are government-side cases tied to the government’s prestige, the Attorney General’s opinion is also required.

But Sudhan Gurung, on the very day he took his oath, without even going home, went to the IGP’s office and stayed there all night. As if someone else had already written the script of the story. The vermilion on his forehead had not yet faded, the garland around his neck was still fresh, yet he was issuing arrest orders right and left. By showing heroism and flaunting majority power in a democratic country, he was presenting himself as a modern-day Alexander.

By working without following due process, all those detained were released, and today, he too has been relieved of his post.