Leader Barshaman Pun Urges Asset Investigation for All Public Figures Since 1991

March 11 (Chaitra 28), Kathmandu – Leader Barshaman Pun of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) has characterized efforts to legalize black money as criminal activities.

Speaking with journalists on Saturday at the party’s central office in Paris Danda, he highlighted that stopping the laundering of black money is a routine responsibility of the government.

“When I was Finance Minister, I helped draft the law stating that black money cannot be legalized and money laundering is prohibited. The government has established the necessary mechanisms for this. There are departments tasked with the regulation and control of illicit wealth, set up by the government itself. This is not something new; it is a standard governmental function,” Pun stated.

He stressed the urgent need to examine the assets of all senior individuals who have held public office since 1991 (2048 BS). He proposed that forming a high-level commission for this purpose would make the investigation more effective.

“After asset investigations, let us scrutinize the properties of all senior public figures active since 1991. This will clarify before accusations arise who is involved in legitimizing black money. Therefore, such investigations are essential,” Pun remarked.