People threatened in camp, CPB-MLM denies involvement
Damak, November 12: A pamphlet, claimed to be posted by the Communists Party of Bhutan (CPB-MLM)-affiliated All Bhutan Revolutionary Students Union (ABSRU) and Bhutan Republican Youths Organisation (BRYO) in Beldangi-I camp on Sunday night has 'blacklisted' at least 12 individuals and carried warning to take people's action against them.
The pamphlet is reportedly learnt to be signed by the Vice-president of the ABSRU and president of the BRYO.
The pamphlet has also accused Chabi Lal Thapa, Moti Khar Gurung, Arjun Subba, Dillip Kumar Dahal, Ram Rai, Toya Nath Nepal, Bhim Subba, Kiran Subba, Lok Nath Adhikari, Buddhi Man Gurung, Sakun Subba, and N. P. Koirala of Beldangi-I camp of advocating for third country resettlement.
The pamphlet has also issued ultimatum that the accused ones should either leave camps within 15 days or apologies before CPB-MLM.
Meanwhile, those who were 'blacklisted' in the pamphlet have appealed to the Camp Supervisor in Beldangi-I requesting for an urgent security.
In an application filed to the supervisor, they have stated the ABRSU and BRYO have said, through pamphlet, that incase of non-compliance of their notice, they have to bear either kidnapping, physical assault or may have to face the death penalty.
"There is a possibility of attacking on us any time. we are really worried and mentally tortured about our safety and security inside the camp", reads the appeal.
Arjun Subba, one of those blacklisted in the pamphlet, over a telephone response to the BNS query said they were feeling unsecured after the pamphlet was posted. "We are confident that it was posted by the MLM-affiliated ABRSU and BRYO", said Subba, adding that there was a need to create secured atmosphere for them in camps.
However, in a press statement issued on Monday, Coordinator of Exile Coordination Committee-Nepal of the CPB-MLM Tara Gurung has refuted posting any such pamphlets. The statement has further said that the party does not have such policy.
Meanwhile, 'Binod' of CPB-MLM, who denied revealing his party position, over a telephone conversation with Bhutan News Service (BNS) from undisclosed location, claimed that the pamphlet as such would never be done by their party as it is beyond their party policy.
"This may be a forceful pressure from the regressive elements to make innocent people in camps to opt for the option of third country resettlement", said Binod, adding, "Those people are simply trying to fall under the UNHCR criteria of protection so that they could fly to the US at the earliest".
Binod also sought attention of Nepal government and the UNHCR officials in probing into the facts by maintaining 'balance' during the investigation process. Bhutan News Service