Kathmandu — Nepali Congress leader Gagan Thapa has said his party is the only political force capable of guaranteeing that incidents such as the burning of Singha Durbar and the use of force against citizens will not be repeated after the next election.
Guarantee Against State Violence and Instability
Speaking at a program held in Kathmandu on Saturday, Thapa referred to the events of Bhadra 23 and 24, linking them to concerns about future political stability. He said the Nepali Congress is prepared to take full responsibility for ensuring that the state does not open fire on its own citizens and that key state institutions remain protected.
“We must clearly tell the voters to stop and think for a moment,” Thapa said. “After Falgun 21, Falgun 22 will come. Next year, Bhadra 23 and 24 will also come again. But if anyone can guarantee that the government will not shoot at citizens and that Singha Durbar will not be set on fire again, it is only the Nepali Congress. We take that responsibility. We will do it. Governing the country is our duty.”
Pledge to Rebuild Trust Through Dialogue
Thapa also said the Nepali Congress would take the lead in transforming the deep sense of mistrust within the country into public confidence. He said rebuilding trust among citizens and between the state and the people is a key responsibility of his party.
“There is widespread mistrust within the country,” he said. “Turning that mistrust into confidence is our responsibility. At this time, the Nepali Congress will engage in dialogue with everyone. We will talk with young people, with senior citizens, with people in the plains and the hills, and with the millions of Nepalis living abroad.”
He emphasized that inclusive dialogue across all sections of society is essential to maintaining stability and strengthening democratic governance. Thapa’s remarks come as political parties intensify preparations for the upcoming elections, which he framed as a decisive moment for ensuring restraint, accountability, and long-term stability in the country.
