‘Dip the corrupt directly to Bagmati’

Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah has called for prompt and direct action against corruption in Nepal, stating that street demonstrations are not enough to bring an end to the issue.

In a social media post on Saturday, Shah expressed his dissatisfaction over lawmakers who were engaged in the movements against corruption. The mayor also questioned their leadership and actions.

“Do you know who the leader is? Do you know where their house is? Dip the corrupt directly to Bagmati. We have seen many street dramas like this. I don’t believe it,” Shah wrote.

The Bagmati River is a holy river in Nepal, and Shah’s call to dip corrupt individuals in it is seen as a symbolic gesture for punishment.

Shah went on to stress the importance of elected leaders taking direct action against corruption and formulating policies to eradicate it, rather than just participating in street protests. He reminded those in power that they were elected by the people to take action, not just to lead protests.

Shah’s remarks come amid growing concerns about corruption in Nepal, with recent scandals involving high-profile officials causing public outrage.