Civil Society has welcomed the impeachment motion registered against CIAA Chief Commissioner Lokman Singh Karki at the Legislature-Parliament.

“This is a positive step towards correct direction,” read a statement issued by Civil Society on Friday, adding that the Civil Society had warned that Karki is unsuitable and unqualified person for the post during his appointment process as CIAA chief.

“Karki’s appointment as chief of a constitutional commission was a grave crime against the essence of democracy and rule of law,” said the group. He started assuming roles of legislative and judiciary by breaching his jurisdiction and and misusing his power, the statement read.

The Civil Society group appealed to all the lawmakers to endorse the impeachment motion against Karki with utmost majority. The group also sought unbiased investigation against Karki’s aides who supported Karki by executing his illegal orders.