Rabi Lamichhane has urged that ongoing legal actions be viewed as part of a justice process, not political retaliation, stressing that the first right to justice belongs to the families of martyrs.
Addressing the House of Representatives during its first meeting, Lamichhane said efforts to ensure accountability should not be misinterpreted as politically motivated. Without naming specific cases directly, he emphasized that justice must remain above political bias and be guided by fairness and legal principles.
“The first right to justice belongs to the mother of a martyr. It cannot be labeled as revenge,” he said, underscoring the emotional and moral weight behind such cases. His remarks come amid heightened political tensions following recent high-profile arrests, including those of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak.
Lamichhane maintained that the government will not discriminate based on political beliefs or affiliations. He reiterated that legal processes should apply equally to all individuals, regardless of their political standing, and warned against framing accountability measures through a partisan lens.
In a broader political message, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader described the current administration as emerging from a new wave of public sentiment, referring to it as a product of a “Gen Z uprising.” He suggested that this shift reflects growing demands for transparency, accountability, and systemic reform.
He also called on individuals appointed to public positions under previous governments through political recommendations to step down voluntarily. According to Lamichhane, such a move would demonstrate respect for the rule of law and help rebuild public trust in state institutions.
The statement adds to ongoing national debate over whether recent legal actions represent a genuine push for justice or a continuation of political rivalry. Lamichhane’s intervention signals an attempt to frame the issue within a broader call for institutional integrity.
As Nepal’s political landscape continues to evolve, the debate over justice and accountability is likely to remain central, with leaders facing increasing pressure to ensure transparency while avoiding perceptions of political bias.
