Kathmandu – The Human Rights and Peace Society has demanded legal action against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the Society expressed concern over the recent political developments and the loss of lives and property during the Gen-Z protests, stressing that peace is not possible without good governance.

“The country has suffered great damage due to corruption and misgovernance. Former Prime Minister Oli and former Home Minister Lekhak must be held legally accountable,” the statement said. It also called for the identification and punishment of those involved in arson and vandalism of public property, historical monuments, press institutions, and citizens’ assets during the protests.

The Society urged that the police and administration be freed from political influence and made autonomous. It further stressed that individuals appointed to constitutional and judicial bodies based on political power-sharing should step aside.

Additionally, the Society appealed to the interim government to act as a guardian of all citizens, safeguard the constitution and democratic achievements, and ensure a free, fair, and fearless election as soon as possible, followed by a smooth transfer of power to an elected government.