Kathmandu, Nepal: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed serious concerns over the recent activities of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF).
As the UDMF cadres are targeting the Mechi Mahakali National Campaign launched by CPN-UML, the NHRC has on Sunday asked the UDMF not to disturb the scheduled programs of any other political forces.
Issuing a press release on Sunday, NHRC Spokesperson Mohana Ansari has urged the Madhes-based parties to not to obstruct peaceful programs adding that such a activities of creating disturbance in others’ program is against of the freedom of expression and human rights.
The UDMF cadres had on Friday smeared black on the face of UML cadre Sambhu Yadav in Saptari district. Likewise another UML cadre Pratap Narayan Chaudhary was manhandled and stones were thrown on the vehicle of UML lawmaker Ranju Jha during a program of the party.
The NHRC has reminded to the political parties about the Gaur incident happened about a decade ago. In the clash between then CPN Maoist cadres and cadres of the than Madhesi People's Right Forum, 22 people had died.
Likewise, the NHRC has also requested the government to investigate all incidents of manhandling and attacks and to prevent clashes.
