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Human Rights Society Demonstrates for Republic Day, RPP Chair Urges NHRC Report Implementation

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On Republic Day, the Human Rights and Peace Society demonstrated in Kathmandu, urging the government, parliament, and judiciary to strengthen the democratic republic and learn from past governmental failures. Separately, Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Rajendra Lingden called for the immediate implementation of the National Human Rights Commission's report, emphasizing that those found guilty should clear their names through due process.

• The Human Rights and Peace Society criticized the delay in forming an investigation committee for a violent incident on Bhadra 24, noting it has been two months since the government committed to forming it within seven days.
• The society also stated that the National Human Rights Commission, despite being an independent constitutional body, has failed to exercise its full authority and only recommends action.
• Rajendra Lingden highlighted that the Human Rights Commission's report would be recorded by the United Nations and other international bodies, potentially leading to travel restrictions for those implicated.
• Various programs were held across Nepal to celebrate the 19th Republic Day, with leaders emphasizing the need to protect the achievements of the federal democratic republic.
• Communist Party of Nepal Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' was unwell and did not attend the main Republic Day ceremony.