Talk of toppling government right after festivals is unfortunate: Baburam Bhattarai

Former Prime Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai has said it is unfortunate and worrying that talk of changing or toppling the government has begun right after the major national festivals ended.

Sharing his views on Facebook on Tuesday, he expressed displeasure over the discussions that have started around launching a movement and changing the government in the country.

Bhattarai said an elected government should be allowed to complete its full term as long as it remains within the bounds of the constitution. He wrote, "What else can this be but short-sightedness and sheer folly that pushes the country into the risk of a brewing geopolitical storm?"

The former prime minister's remarks came at a time when discussions have begun about changing the government through a movement after the festivals.