Kathmandu, November 2, 2026 — The main opposition Nepali Congress has demanded the formation of a parliamentary special committee to investigate alleged government excesses, including the detention of journalists, accusing the government of undermining the rule of law and press freedom.
A meeting of the party’s parliamentary group held at Singha Durbar on Monday morning decided to seek a parliamentary investigation into the incidents involving journalists and other disputed government actions.
Speaking after the meeting, parliamentary party leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe said an electoral mandate in a democracy does not give any government the authority to act above the Constitution and the law.
He said the party believes recent government activities have raised serious concerns about civil liberties, press freedom, the autonomy of constitutional bodies and the rule of law.
The party also objected to the alleged deployment of police inside newsrooms to arrest journalists without a clear legal basis, an arrest warrant or court authorisation.
“Deploying police inside newsrooms without a clear legal basis for arrest and court authorisation is not only undue pressure on independent journalism but also arbitrary conduct contrary to the rule of law,” Angdembe said, adding that the government must answer to Parliament and the public.
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He accused the government of disregarding due process and displaying an attitude that it could act without being held accountable. The Nepali Congress described such activities as a dangerous conspiracy to weaken the country's constitutional structure and impose governance according to the government's preferences.
The party has called for an independent, impartial and transparent parliamentary investigation into the arrests of journalists and other controversial activities linked to the government. It has also demanded that those found responsible be brought to justice in accordance with the law.
Angdembe said the Nepali Congress would support the government's positive initiatives, public-interest measures and good-governance efforts. However, he warned that the party would strongly resist any government action that violates the rule of law, press freedom or the principle of separation of powers.