Aug 04, Kathmandu - Harka Sampang, the chairman of the Shram Sanskriti Party and a Member of the House of Representatives, has called on the government to clarify its stance on various groups operating under the name 'Army'. He emphasized that, apart from the Nepalese Army, no other groups bearing the name 'Army' should be recognized or allowed to operate.

During a discussion in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Sampang questioned, "Who authorized the formation of these 'Army' groups in different places? What are the criteria for forming an army?" He demanded a clear response from the government regarding these issues. 

Sampang also expressed strong opposition to the government's engagement with groups bearing names like 'Hindu Emperor Army' and insisted that such organizations should be legally prohibited. He stated that if the constitution recognizes only one national army, then other groups operating under the name 'Army' should not be acknowledged or engaged in dialogue by the government.

The MP also recalled an incident on Shrawan 5, when unidentified groups assaulted his supporters on their way to Janakpur. Despite immediately informing the Home Minister about the incident, he criticized the lack of progress in taking action and urged the government to conduct an impartial investigation into incidents in Sunsari and other districts. 

He further urged the government to take greater responsibility in maintaining peace and security.

Additionally, Sampang raised concerns about the closure of 56 gates of the Koshi Barrage during the monsoon season, which has repeatedly caused flooding in Nepal’s territory. He called on the government to coordinate effectively with India and seek long-term solutions to prevent such problems. 

With security, legal governance, and disaster management challenges escalating in the country, Sampang stressed the need for the government to formulate clear policies and implement them effectively on sensitive issues.