KATHMANDU: Culture Minister Gopal Kirati has denied involvement in the Free Tibet Movement and reiterated his support for one-China policy.
Organising a press conference at the Ministry of Federal Affairs, Constituent Assembly, Parliamentary Affairs and Culture, Minister Kirati trashed media reports, which claim that National Investigation Department (NID) has prepared a report accusing him of involvement in anti-China activities.
“This is a conspiracy aimed at character assassination,” he said, condemning ‘false reports’. “Nepal has always remained equally non-aligned to both of its neighbours — China and India. This is an attack on national sovereignty and integrity and peace and constitution writing processes.”
The minister said he would look into the issue through the Cabinet and take legal action against those involved in defaming him.
He said using Nepali territory to launch anti-China activities is unacceptable.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said NID has not prepared any report pointing Kirati’s association with the Tibet movement.
Security upped
KATHMANDU: Metropolitan police has upped security amid Tibetan exiles’ preparations to mark the anniversary of Dalai Lama’s exile from Tibet on March 10. According to SP Rajendra Shrestha, chief of the Metropolitan Police Range, Hanumandhoka, the main focus is on possible sites of anti-China protests like Bouddha.
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