Maoist Centre backs visit visa probe panel
Maoist Centre Deputy General Secretary Barshaman Pun expressed gratitude, saying the government formed the committee in line with his party’s demand.
KATHMANDU: The CPN (Maoist Centre) has welcomed the government’s decision to form a high-level investigation committee to look into the recent controversy surrounding visit visas.
Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Maoist Centre Deputy General Secretary Barshaman Pun expressed gratitude, saying the government formed the committee in line with his party’s demand.
“To strengthen democracy, we must address emerging issues with timely reforms. Any flaws in the system should be corrected in accordance with public sentiment,” said Pun.
He extended best wishes for a deep and impartial investigation and expressed confidence that the probe committee, along with the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), would ensure accountability in the visit visa matter.
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak also briefed Parliament on the formation of the high-level committee under the leadership of former Chief Secretary Shankar Das Bairagi.
The committee comprises six joint secretaries from key ministries: Tirtharaj Chilwal (Finance), Aruna Joshi (Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs), Ramkrishna Lamichhane (Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation), Maniratna Koirala (Foreign Affairs), Pradeep Koirala (Labour, Employment and Social Security), and Anand Kafle from the Home Ministry.
