Oli Responds to Karki Commission Report: Punishment Recommendations Are Baseless

March 26, Kathmandu – Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has rejected the punishment recommendations made against him by the investigation commission led by Gauribahadur Karki, labeling them baseless. Speaking at an event held Thursday at the UML headquarters in Chyasal, Oli asserted that there is no judicial basis for the criminal charges recommended against him.

“Currently, the recommendations propose investigation and prosecution under Sections 181 and 182 of the 2074 Criminal Code against the Chairman of the CPN-UML and former Prime Minister,” Oli said. “Under Sections 181 and 182, the accused person must be physically present at the scene of the incident and the incident must have directly involved them. Whether intentional or negligent, evidence of their direct presence is essential.”

He explained that since he was not present at the location, any claim that negligence on his part caused the incident is legally untenable. “I have already stated that the Prime Minister neither fires shots nor gives orders to do so. Now, in between, people have died—who will take responsibility for that?” Oli questioned.

Furthermore, he criticized recommendations made by judges and senior police officials as entirely baseless and legally inappropriate.

According to Oli, the 10th Central Committee of the CPN-UML has already raised questions regarding the officials in this commission.

“We had previously expressed concerns, especially given that these individuals have demonstrated a hostile and biased stance against our party, effectively pre-judging their decisions. Entrusting responsibility to such persons was erroneous, and consequently, a report reflecting the truth based on facts cannot emerge,” Oli added.