Kathmandu. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has started an internal investigation against its member of the House of Representatives, Khagendra Sunar. The party has initiated the investigation process after audio clips related to him and various serious allegations were made public in the media.
Lawmaker Sunar has been directed not to participate in any formal program as a public official until the investigation is completed.
Issuing a press release on Tuesday, party general secretary Bipin Kumar Acharya said that the party’s serious attention has been drawn towards the news and audio materials published in the media about MP Sunar and the questions raised against him.
Stating that serious and sensitive issues like hurting the dignity and dignity of women, undue pressure, unwarranted threats and suspicious financial transactions have come out through the media, the party has made it clear that this issue cannot be taken lightly. Stating that it is committed to the rule of law, good governance and civic accountability, the party has a policy of ‘zero tolerance’ on the issue of misconduct, violation of the dignity of office and criminal offenders.
The statement said, “The Central Disciplinary Commission of the party has been directed to immediately initiate the internal investigation process to investigate the matter. In order to ensure that the investigation process is not affected and the ethics of the office are maintained, he is directed not to participate in any formal program in his capacity as a public office until the investigation is concluded.” ’
Considering the seriousness of these issues, the RSP has expressed confidence that there will be an impartial and factual investigation by the concerned state agencies immediately. The party has also pledged full cooperation in the government investigation process.
Reminding that the party is firm on the democratic principle that ‘no one is above the law’, General Secretary Acharya said that further steps will be taken as per the law and statute on the basis of the findings of the state investigation and the party’s internal investigation. The statement made it clear that the RSP will never give political protection to anyone who violates the law or acts against the conduct of the office.
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