As an opposition party, we must constantly keep the government in check: President Thapa

KATHMANDU:- Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has emphasized the need to understand the sensitivities inherent in the Constitution, even while acknowledging that amendments regarding contemporary issues are possible.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the second national conference of the Nepal Democratic Indigenous Nationalities Federation today, General Secretary Thapa expressed the view that the country could face a crisis if these constitutional sensitivities are not understood. He stressed the need to expand the rights and entitlements enjoyed by citizens under the Constitution.

Stating that the Congress is the country’s national party and a national force, President Thapa highlighted that the party successfully led efforts ranging from resolving major national crises to spearheading democratic movements and promulgating the constitution through the Constituent Assembly.

Chairman Thapa stated, “In a democracy, the opposition is just as important as the government; as an opposition party, we must constantly keep the government in check.” He emphasized that in a democracy, all citizens are equal and no one is above the law.

At the event, Bhishmaraj Angdembe, leader of the Congress parliamentary party, emphasized the need for all stakeholders to remain vigilant in safeguarding the rights and entitlements linked to the identity of indigenous nationalities. He stressed the importance of protecting the constitutional achievements regarding indigenous identity—gained through immense sacrifice and struggle.

Leader Angdembe emphasized the need to safeguard the constitutional rights that have been secured, warning of potential conspiracies to dismantle them in the name of popularity and urging vigilance against such tendencies and the individuals behind them. Expressing confidence that the Congress party is capable of preserving these achievements, he highlighted the necessity of Congress leadership to effectively implement these rights in practice. He further stated that everyone must champion the voices of indigenous peoples, ethnic groups, women, Madhesis, and all marginalized classes and communities.