Mohan Bikram Singh Claims Genji Movement Was Hijacked by Pro-Independent Tibet Supporters

March 4, Kathmandu – Mohan Bikram Singh, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Masal), has alleged that the Genji movement that took place in September was hijacked by elements supporting an independent Tibet and those operated by the United States. Singh made this claim during an interactive program organized by the National People’s Front in Kathmandu on Saturday, focusing on “Evaluation of Elections and the Relationship with Nepal’s Foreign Policy,” where he presented a concept paper highlighting this issue.

In the concept paper, Singh endorsed the Genji movement’s protests against corruption and restrictions on social media as just and rightful. However, he stated, “That movement was spontaneous, unorganized, and lacked a defined policy, program, or leadership. Many domestic and foreign forces attempted to exploit it for their own interests.”

Singh specifically pointed to the United States as the most prominent actor behind such exploitation. He clarified, “The movement was genuinely initiated by the Genji themselves. However, in practice, individuals over the age of 28 hijacked the movement, and these individuals were either supporters of an independent Tibet or agents affiliated with the United States.” He further added that these groups have long been working to fulfill the US strategy towards Nepal.

“To achieve that objective, the spontaneous movement of the Genji was hijacked. What was that strategy? Once it becomes clear, we will understand why the then House of Representatives of Nepal was dissolved and the need for new elections arose,” Singh explained. He also criticized the elections held on February 21, stating they do not meet the current needs of the country.