Nepali Congress Leader Gagan Thapa Demands Immediate Public Release Of Gauri Bahadur Karki Probe Report

Nepali Congress president Gagan Thapa calls for transparency on the Karki report and pledges cooperation with RSP to improve governance in Nepal.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 24, 2026, 6:23 AM EDT

Demanding Accountability Through Transparent Investigative Reports

During a high level meeting of the Nepali Congress Central Working Committee in Kathmandu, party president Gagan Thapa issued a firm directive to the government regarding the Gauri Bahadur Karki probe commission. Thapa insisted that the report, which investigates the significant incidents occurring on September 8 and 9, must be transitioned from government hands to the public domain. According to Thapa, the submission of the report is only the first step, and the administration must now ensure that those identified as responsible are held legally and politically accountable for their actions.

Defending Constitutional Liberties Against Developmental Overreach

A central theme of Thapa's address was the delicate balance between national progress and individual rights. While acknowledging the urgent need for a faster pace of infrastructure and economic development, he warned against using such goals as a pretext for limiting civil liberties. According to the party president, the rights to speak and write as guaranteed by the constitution are non negotiable pillars of the state. He argued that the government's role should be to expand these fundamental freedoms rather than implementing restrictions under the guise of maintaining order or efficiency.

Strategic Cooperation With The Rastriya Swatantra Party

In a notable shift in parliamentary dynamics, Thapa signaled that the Nepali Congress is prepared to bridge the gap with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). Despite the Congress holding an opposition role, Thapa expressed a readiness to cooperate with the RSP, currently the largest party in the House of Representatives, specifically on initiatives related to good governance. This potential alliance suggests a growing consensus among major political factions that systemic transparency and administrative reform outweigh traditional partisan divisions in the current legislative session.