Political Heavyweights Demand Immediate Action Against Culture Minister Kirati

Sudan Kirati, the Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, is facing severe backlash and demands for his removal from prominent political figures and social media users alike, following controversial remarks made at a public event. The comments, which centered around Christianity and the Constitution, have ignited a firestorm of criticism and calls for accountability.

During a discussion on the interplay between Christianity and the Constitution, Minister Kirati asserted that “those who do not believe in Christianity are anti-constitutional.” He went further, claiming that individuals lacking faith in the constitution are to be deemed “traitors” and should face imprisonment. These statements quickly spread across social media platforms, prompting a wave of condemnation and raising concerns about the implications of such views on religious freedom and national unity.

Rabi Lamichhane, former Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, took to social media to express his dismay, stating, “Culture Minister Sudan Kirati’s latest statement, disturbing social harmony and tolerance, is provocative, irresponsible, against official dignity, and extremely regrettable. How can a person who makes such irresponsible statements and spreads communal hatred sit in a responsible position like the Minister of Culture? Prime Minister, take serious note.”

Kamal Thapa, Chairman of RPP Nepal and former Deputy Prime Minister, added his voice to the chorus, demanding the immediate removal of Minister Kirati. Thapa emphasized the gravity of the situation, saying, “Tourism Minister Sudan Kiranti, who made the irresponsible statement that ‘all non-Christians are traitors,’ should be fired immediately. Those who spread communal hatred while in office should be prosecuted according to the law.”

Gokul Baskota, leader of the main opposition party CPN-UML and former Minister of Communications, raised questions about the implications of Kirati’s statement, challenging the Maoist party. Baskota questioned, “How many prisons will Kirati, the Minister of Culture, build now? The number of anti-nationals (Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, etc.) he had to arrest is about 98%. Maoist proved again that it is a missionary industry serving for someone else. Religion is personal freedom. But culture and civilization are the originality and identity of the country.”

In response to the growing controversy, several social media users have directly challenged Minister Kirati, expressing their willingness to be jailed based on their religious beliefs.

Prime Minister’s Private Secretary Santu Darai clarified that the Prime Minister has not made any inquiries with Minister Kirati about this matter, leaving the public awaiting an official response to the demands for accountability and action.

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