Durga Prasai
Prasai during his speech in Mirchaiya in November 2023
Born (1971-05-05) 5 May 1971
NationalityNepalese
Known forPolitical Campaign
Bank loan defaulting

Durga Prasai (Nepali: दुर्गा प्रसाई) is a Nepalese political activist and medical entrepreneur.[1] He was alleged for loan default worth NPR 750 million lend by Nabil Bank to establish the medical college B&C Hospital in Jhapa.[2] He holds frequent social and political campaign against the current federal government of Nepal to be overthrown and establish the constitutional monarchy in the nation.[3]

Political career

Prasai, who was formerly sympathetic to the Maoists, was elected to represent the CPN UML in the October 2021 statute conference. After receiving a nomination for the central committee in December 2021, Prasai was given the position of deputy head of the party's industry, trade, and supply section but was expelled from the party in February 2023.[4][5][6]

Political campaigns

In March 2023, District administration offices were directed by the Nepal Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) to stop illicit activity directed towards banks and financial institutions (BFIs) created by the Durga Prasai nationwide campaign.[7]

In 23 November 2023, he announced a political campaign in Kathmandu titled Nation, Nationality, Religion-Culture, and Citizen Rescue Campaign.[8][9] The group demanded restoration of constitutional monarchy and declaration of Nepal as a Hindu kingdom again. Both of these were abolished in 2008.[10]The planned events for Yuwa Sangh and Durga Prasai on November 23 was given a separate venue for demonstration by the District Administration Office of Kathmandu due to concerns over safety and security.[11] However, on the day of demonstration, the two sides clashed, and police intervened to deter the crowds.[12] On the second day of the demonstration, Prasai was kept in unofficial house arrest.[13][14]

In 2020, warrent was issued by Bhaktapur police for the arrest of Durga Prasai based on the defamation complaint filed by Shri Krishna Giri, vice-chairman of Medical Education Commission. Prasai had accused Giri of demanding NPR200 million to get approval of affiliation of B & C Medical College at Jhapa. Prasai, counter, filed a case against Giri at the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority and the Department of Money Laundering investigation. [15]

In July 2018, Prasai, was accused of defamation after making public remarks implying that female Nepali students in Bangladesh were having affairs with their professors to obtain medical degrees. The National Human Rights Commission received a formal complaint against Prasai from Rajyalaxmi Shrestha, Jamuna Subedi, and Ambika Karki.[16][17][18] The Libel and Slander Act, 2016 and the Some Public (Crime and Punishment) Act, 2027 were invoked to demand severe legal action against Prasai for making such a callous remark, much to the dismay of the parents and female Nepali students studying medicine in Bangladesh.[19][20]

References

  1. ↑ "Who is Durga Prasai, an Outspoken Critic and Campaigner against the Banking Sector?". www.newbusinessage.com. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  2. ↑ "Bankers fear Durga Prasai's campaign could encourage mass defaults by borrowers". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  3. ↑ "Upcoming UML-Durga Prasai showdown puts government on security alert". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  4. ↑ "UML expels Durga Prasai from the party". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  5. ↑ Republica. "UML expels its central member Durga Prasai". My Republica. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  6. ↑ Prasai, Setopati :: UML expels central member Durga. "UML expels central member Durga Prasai". UML expels central member Durga Prasai. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  7. ↑ Shrestha, Sajira. "Home ministry instructs CDOs to stay on high alert amid Durga Prasai's mega campaign against BFIs". My Republica. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  8. ↑ "Maitighar-Baneshwar stretch prohibited for protests". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  9. ↑ "Protest on November 23 is for change of system: Durga Prasai". Khabarhub. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  10. ↑ "Industrialist's Hindu pitch shakes Nepal politics, calls for restoration of monarchy". Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  11. ↑ "DAO Kathmandu not to allow concurrent programs by Yuwa Sangh and Durga Prasai at same venue". Khabarhub. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  12. ↑ "UML youth wing cadres, Prasai supporters clash at Balkhu". Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  13. ↑ Republica. "Police deployed at Prasai's residence, supporters allege attempt of detention". My Republica. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  14. ↑ Today, N. L. (2023-11-24). "Govt prohibits Durga Prasai from exiting his residence". Nepal Live Today. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  15. ↑ "Arrest warrant issued against B&C executive director Durga Prasai". Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  16. ↑ "Durga Prasai faces slander charge". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  17. ↑ "Administration orders arrest of Durga Prasai on defamation charges – KHUMBULE". Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  18. ↑ Commission, Setopati :: NSU lodges complaint against Durga Prasai at Women. "NSU lodges complaint against Durga Prasai at Women Commission". NSU lodges complaint against Durga Prasai at Women Commission. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  19. ↑ "Administration orders arrest of Durga Prasai on defamation charges". Khabarhub. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  20. ↑ "Arrest warrant issued against B&C executive director Durga Prasai". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
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