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Home Ministry warns of infiltration in sit-ins, rallies

Kathmandu, Oct. 25

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has warned about the potential disorder created by various interest groups that may infiltrate in various protest programmes being organised, of late.

Issuing a statement on Saturday, the MoHA said that it has been seriously observing the programmes, including sit-ins, rallies, and protest demonstrations, organised in public spaces such as public roads in the name of various individuals and groups.

"This situation has arisen even as the country had returned to the previous state where the security situation was normalised and an election-centric atmosphere was created by resuming public services after the demonstrations on September 8 and 9," read the statement while further adding that as vested interest groups seeking to cause disturbances may infiltrate such programmes and create severe disorder and anarchy in the country at present, the organisers themselves should also be vigilant in this regard.

Likewise, it requested one and all to contribute to the task of promoting national interest by maintaining communal harmony in the country, ensuring that the rights of the people—including the right to live peacefully, the right to obtain uninterrupted public services, and the right to participate in the election—are not curtailed, and that public security as well as national security is not jeopardised.

"As the government is always ready and serious about addressing the legitimate demands, concerns, and interests of all, all are cordially requested to seek a lawful solution to any demand solely through the medium of talks and dialogue, without resorting to programmes like sit-ins, rallies, protests, and agitations," stated the MoHA.

According to it, as the contribution of all is significant and essential to conduct the election in a fair, impartial, and fearless atmosphere while maintaining peace and security in the country on the announced date, a corresponding role and responsibility is expected.

It also said that to create a favourable environment for the elections, the government is engaging in talks and dialogue with political parties and stakeholders regarding the amendment of election-related laws and the management of resources and means.

  Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 26 October 2025.     

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