JUMLA: Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda," chairman of the Maoist Center, has accused Prime Minister KP Oli of affirming that his government protects corruption by accepting land from an individual currently on trial.
Speaking at an event in Jumla, Prachanda claimed that he has consistently asserted since the government's inception that its aim is to shield corrupt practices—a stance he believes the Prime Minister has now validated.
"I said from the start that this government was created to safeguard and promote corruption. Three months in, the evidence is evident," he stated.
Prachanda noted that under his leadership, the government returned land taken from a person arrested for this very action, which is still under legal review.
"By permitting the land to be donated back to this businessman, the Prime Minister has confirmed that this government is protecting the corrupt."
He criticized the government's inability to fulfill its responsibilities, announcing plans for a protest after the first 100 days of the government's term.
"Despite these shortcomings, we have held off on protests during this 'honeymoon period,'" he said.
Prachanda recalled his own leadership, highlighting his significant achievements in fighting corruption and striving for good governance, social justice, and economic growth.
He expressed disappointment over being ousted by the first and second parties in parliament during a crucial phase of positive change.
"When we were making crucial progress, especially in tackling corruption and issues related to the fake Bhutanese refugee scandal, a new government was hastily formed amid significant turmoil," he explained.
He stressed that during his tenure, he inspired hope among the people and improved Nepal's international standing, citing landmark agreements made during visits to neighboring countries and attention received at global events like the UN General Assembly, World Food Conference, and COP 28.
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