Newly formed Sajha Party has said that the impeachment motion registered by ruling Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Centre) against Chief Justice Sushila Karki has made a mockery of democracy.

In a statement on Sunday, the party said, “Independent judiciary is the cornerstone of democracy. This attack on judiciary by registering an impeachment motion in a vindictive manner amounts to putting the democracy, constitution, rule of law and citizen rights at peril.”

The party said that it was unfortunate to misuse the impeachment provision granted by the constitution for vested interests. “Such move to sabotage the foundation of democracy will ultimately lead the country towards regression,” read the statement.

The party led by former journalist-turned-politician Rabindra Mishara has called on the stakeholders to immediately recall impeachment motion to protect the dignity and independence of judiciary.