Nepal, April 22 -- Purna Bahadur Khadka has criticized the government's decision to dissolve student organizations and Free Student Unions, calling it undemocratic and reflective of authoritarian tendencies.

In a statement issued Tuesday, the Nepali Congress leader said the move goes against democratic norms and values. He argued that student groups have played a central role in Nepal's political evolution and remain an integral part of the country's democratic framework.

Khadka highlighted the historic contribution of student movements, noting their role in major political milestones, including the 1979-80 student protests, the 1990 People's Movement, and the 2006 mass uprising that led to the establishment of a federal democratic rep...