CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli Inspects Fire-Damaged Residence in Balkot – The Himalayan Times – Nepal’s No.1 English Daily Newspaper

KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 22

The Chair of CPN (UML), KP Sharma Oli, visited his residence in Balkot today to assess the damage caused by fire during the Gen-Z movements of September 8 and 9.

During his inspection, Chairman Oli examined various structures within the compound, including the library and the quarters for security personnel. Following the visit, he remarked,

“This was not my property; this is government property. We merely used it for living and dining while we were alive.” Oli added,

“Now that situation no longer exists. This property was established by my wife through her 33 years of service and struggles at Nepal Rastra Bank. We had already donated all of this in the name of the state. The destruction of historical documents, rare books, and significant items here has caused damage to the state itself.”

Chairman Oli described the acts of vandalism, looting, and arson carried out under the guise of the Gen-Z movement as a grave conspiracy.

“I do not have much to say here. The images themselves tell the story.”

He expressed concern over the deliberate torching of selected residences, historical documents from Singha Durbar, industries, businesses, schools, and private properties, calling it a “terrible conspiracy against Nepal.” He emphasized the need for stringent action against those responsible and advocated for an impartial investigation into the entire affair.

His wife, Radhika Shakya, who accompanied him, stated that they would refrain from taking any action regarding the burned house and would leave it as it stands.

The monitoring team accompanying Chairman Oli included UML Politburo member Mahesh Basnet, leaders Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal and Bishal Bhattarai, UML district vice-chair Kiran Thapa, along with other UML leaders and supporters.

(With inputs from Rastriya Samchar Samiti)