KATHMANDU — Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa on Tuesday called on the incoming government to establish an independent commission to investigate the assets of individuals who have held public office since 2048 B.S.
Speaking at a Central Working Committee meeting in Sanepa, Thapa said a comprehensive review of wealth accumulated by public officials over the years is essential to ensure accountability and strengthen public trust in governance.
His remarks come as the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which has secured a near two-thirds majority in the federal parliament, prepares to form a single-party government. Thapa said the proposed commission should examine the financial records of all individuals who have served in public positions during the specified period.
“If it is found that assets have been acquired through illegitimate means, they must be confiscated in accordance with the law,” he said. He also noted that the RSP had previously committed to forming such a commission and urged the party to implement that commitment once it forms the government.
Thapa added that the Nepali Congress would support the initiative if the new government moves forward with the formation of an asset investigation commission, describing it as a necessary step toward promoting transparency and good governance.
