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In the recent development regarding the misuse of authority in the Bhijit Visa case, the Constitutional Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority has been actively investigating the matter. As the investigation progresses, the opposition has called for a parliamentary committee investigation, but the ruling party has deemed this request unconstitutional and unacceptable. Experts also believe that the demand for parliamentary committee investigation on a matter already investigated by the authority is merely a political stunt.
On June 7, a raid was conducted at the Tribhuvan International Airport Arrival Office by the authority, where the Chief of the office, Teertharaj Bhattarai, was taken into custody. Following this, the Commission has been advancing in the investigation of this case. The spokesperson for the authority, Rajendrakumar Paudel, revealed that 16 phones were sent for forensic examination in connection with this case.
As the authority intensifies its investigation, the opposition parties have not allowed the formation of a parliamentary investigation committee to proceed. During the parliamentary session on Tuesday, the opposition parties had set three preconditions for the conduct of the session with the ruling party. They demanded the resignation of the Home Minister, the formation of a parliamentary investigation committee, and sought answers from the Prime Minister regarding the issue.
Opposition parties such as the Maoist Center and the Rastriya Samajbadi Party have expressed the need for the formation of an investigation committee related to the Bhijit Visa case. They insist that after the enactment of the Labor Act in 2064, all former Home Ministers should be brought within the scope of investigation, which is why they find the formation of a parliamentary investigation committee essential. Manish Jha, a member of the Rastriya Samajbadi Party, emphasized the importance of holding all Home Ministers accountable under the scope of investigation after the enactment of the Labor Act.
Furthermore, various other opposition parties have proposed investigating the anomalies in the tenures of former Home Ministers up to the current one, with a focus on the misuse of power. Ramesh Khatri from Kansai Nepal News believes that as the authority conducts its investigation, the demand for a parliamentary committee investigation has turned into a political stunt. He points out that while the parliamentary investigation committee holds importance, it should not compromise the credibility of the authority’s investigation.
In conclusion, while the opposition insists on the formation of a parliamentary investigation committee, the ruling party has raised concerns regarding the timing and necessity of such a move, especially as the authority’s investigation is already in progress. The nuances of the situation highlight the delicate balance between political interests and the need for a transparent and credible investigative process.
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: June 5, 2025 12:00 am
