Oli condemns Sept unrest as attack on Nepal’s sovereignty, calls for stability

KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has described the events of Sept 8 and 9 as a planned attack against Nepal’s Constitution, governance, and sovereignty.

Speaking during the launch of his party’s manifesto for the upcoming House of Representatives election, Oli emphasized the need for political stability and national unity.

Oli said the country currently stands at a crossroads between reason and emotion, with a struggle unfolding between forces that seek to build and those that aim to destroy. He alleged that the Sept 8 protests involved infiltrations and that young demonstrators, returning home peacefully, were deliberately pushed into restricted areas.

Highlighting political instability as a major obstacle to development, Oli argued that efforts by major parties to cooperate were not a cause of crisis but a necessary measure to curb instability. He claimed that when constitutional processes failed to remove a stable government, certain actors resorted to street-level attacks on the system.

Chairman Oli asserted that only the UML has a clear track record of development, good governance, and nation-building. He stressed that the party now bears the responsibility to rebuild damaged structures and restore public morale.

Referring to the Sept 9 events as an attack on the nation’s existence, Oli underscored the necessity of UML leadership to reconstruct damaged institutions and maintain law and order. He characterized recent inter-party cooperation as a genuine effort to end the cycle of instability.

Analyzing past events, Oli described the Sept 9 unrest as a planned assault on Nepal’s sovereignty and national identity. He accused criminal elements of hiding behind the mask of the so-called “New Force” to commit anti-national acts and warned of the importance of identifying such forces in time.

Oli emphasized that new political actors have demonstrated their capacities at both local and federal levels, but only UML has proven its commitment to governance and development. He called for the immediate reconstruction of damaged structures including the Singha Durbar, courts, and Parliament, and pledged that the party will implement concrete plans to boost private and commercial morale while ensuring peace and order.

Chairman Oli reiterated that there can be no compromise on the core values of democracy. He called on all citizens to stand not in agitation but in constructive spirit to protect national independence, the Constitution, and democratic principles.

Looking ahead, Oli announced that the first Cabinet meeting of the UML government after the upcoming election will prioritize 11 key projects with strict timelines. He also outlined 25 policy pillars aimed at achieving the vision of a “Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali.”

Dismissing claims of generational conflict as misleading, Oli highlighted the importance of combining the energy of youth with the wisdom of experience to secure a bright future for the nation. He framed the election not merely as a generational issue but as a referendum between forces that seek to build the country and those that aim to dismantle it.

Concluding his address, Oli urged all Nepalis to vote with the sentiment of “Country First” to safeguard national pride, uphold the Constitution, and strengthen democracy.