Minister Gurung Urges Swift Progress on Transitional Justice Bill Amidst Unresolved Issues

In a recent development, Minister for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, Dhanraj Gurung, has expressed a strong commitment to advancing the transitional justice-related bill, backed by unanimous support from the parliament.

The minister addressed the parliamentary committee, emphasizing the need for timely resolution of the disputed subject matter, even as contentious issues continue to be addressed through both minority and majority processes.

Minister Gurung, who was summoned to discuss the amendment to the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons and Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act 2071, revealed that discussions at the committee level have achieved consensus on four key subjects. However, he noted, “Consensus has not been reached on other agreements.”

Highlighting the importance of unanimous agreement at the highest level, Minister Gurung recalled the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 2006, stressing the need for a similar unified approach. He expressed reluctance to initiate progress without top-level consensus, citing potential political ramifications.

“If unanimity is not reached at the highest level tomorrow, we should consider other alternatives,” he cautioned, urging the parliamentary committee not to delay the resolution process.

The minister appealed for a meeting after discussions at the top level leadership, emphasizing the determination of leaders to address the matter. He suggested that seeking consensus at the highest level would simplify the unyielding process surrounding the subject matter.

As the parliamentary committee navigates through these discussions, the nation awaits the outcome of the efforts to reach a unanimous agreement on the transitional justice-related bill.