Several organizations linked to Nepal’s Gen Z movement have demanded that the investigation report prepared by the commission led by Gauri Bahadur Karki be published by the deadline of Falgun 22.
In a joint statement, Nepal Gen-Z Front, Gen-Z Movement Alliance, Council of Gen-Z, and Gen-Z Civic Forum called on authorities to release the findings related to the Bhadra 23 and 24 incidents within the stipulated timeframe. The groups said the report must be made public and implemented, and that legal action should proceed against those found responsible.
They stated that the interim government was expected to ensure a fair investigation alongside conducting elections. However, they expressed concern over repeated extensions of the commission’s tenure, with the latest extension pushing the deadline to Falgun 22 after the elections.
“Recent repeated extensions of the investigation commission’s deadline have seriously concerned us,” the joint statement said.
Concerns Over Commission Deadline and Past Precedents
The groups said the continued extensions have raised doubts about whether the report will be publicly released. They warned that the findings could face a similar outcome as past inquiry commissions, including the Mallik Commission (2064), the Rayamajhi Commission (2062/063), and the Lal Commission (2072), whose reports were not fully disclosed or implemented.
They stated that if the report is not published and acted upon, justice could once again be sidelined. “If that happens, we will be compelled to return to the streets in favor of justice,” the statement added.
Memorandum to Prime Minister and Media Appeal
The organizations announced that they will meet Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Thursday to submit a memorandum seeking a clear public commitment regarding the publication and implementation of the commission’s report.
They also urged media outlets, journalists, editors, digital platforms, and opinion leaders to prioritize the issue of releasing and enforcing the findings related to the Bhadra 23–24 incidents, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability.
