Nepal, Nov. 5 -- Nepali Congress General Secretary Udaya Shumsher Rana has accused the government of undermining the rule of law, warning that Nepal is increasingly resembling a "banana republic."

Speaking on the Nagarik Frontline on Wednesday, Rana alleged that the government was acting arbitrarily, as if there were no laws or regulations in the country.

Raising questions over the audio controversy and the police's conduct, Rana accused the government of misusing state institutions.

He said it was entirely illegal to record and release a video of a statement before an investigation had even begun.

"Has it ever happened that a video of an investigation is recorded and released? Is Nepal a banana republic? Do rules and laws mean nothi...