KATHMANDU, Feb 7: Lawmakers in the Federal Parliament have protested against alleged police brutality ordered by Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak against Satyendra Kumar Ram (Chamar) and Neha Rauniyar of Sarlahi, who had an inter-caste love marriage.
Speaking during the zero and special hours of the House of Representatives on Friday, Members of Parliament (MPS) condemned the government’s role in the case, calling it a violation of the constitutionally-guaranteed human rights. They criticized the use of state machinery to suppress inter-caste marriages instead of promoting social equality.
MP Prakash Jwala criticized the Home Minister’s interference, noting that the Supreme Court had already legalized Satyendra and Neha’s marriage.
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“Action must be taken against Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and IGP Basant Kunwar, who ordered the couple’s torture,” he said, “The young couple was arrested in Mumbai, India, and tortured upon their return.” He demanded that both the Home Minister and IGP must be investigated and held accountable.”
Similarly, lawmaker Narayani Sharma denounced the alleged police atrocities, emphasizing that adults have the right to make their own life decisions.
“I strongly condemn the government’s action,” she said, “Inter-caste marriages should be encouraged, not suppressed.”
Lawmakers have demanded immediate action against those responsible, urging the government to uphold constitutional rights and prevent further discrimination.
