KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal’s Labour Culture Party has called for an independent investigation after its chairperson and Member of Parliament Harka Sampang was allegedly prevented from entering the Janaki Temple in Janakpur, describing the incident as a violation of constitutional rights and religious freedom.

In separate statements issued on Monday, the party’s Central Working Committee and Koshi Province Committee alleged that Sampang, who represents Sunsari–1 in the House of Representatives, was stopped from entering the temple while visiting the city... [Read more]