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Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that the government is prepared to take the toughest possible measures against corruption. 

Speaking at a program organized by the National Human Rights Commission in Lalitpur on Wednesday to mark the 77th International Human Rights Day, Prime Minister Karki said that corruption is the greatest challenge to human rights, and the government will not hesitate to take stringent action against it.

She remarked that corruption is not only an economic irregularity, but a serious human rights violation that deprives poor, vulnerable, and marginalized citizens of their fundamental rights. 

Prime Minister Karki emphasized that human rights cannot be safeguarded without transparency and accountability, asserting that the government is moving forward firmly in this direction.

Nepali Congress leader Chandra Bhandari has announced his candidacy for the post of President at the party's 15th general convention.

Bhandari announced his candidacy for the party President via social media on Wednesday, saying that he is ready to move ahead in line with the interests of the people, values of democracy, and organizational needs.

Earlier, General Secretary Gagan Thapa had announced his candidacy for the post of President.

Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav has said public disenchantment reflected in the September 8-9 Gen Z protest makes it clear that human rights are yet to be guaranteed fully.

Giving a message of best wishes on the occasion of the Human Rights Day today, Vice President Yadav wished the Day inspired all sides to work in unison to ensure equality, justice, freedom of expression, thereby living dignified life.

Active participation and intervention the Gen Zers wanted has reminded them of the urgency of opportunities, transparency and good governance, he said, adding, "Nepal's federal democratic republic system is at work to enforce social justice and human rights." 

Irrespective of the constitutional guarantees, still some sections and communities are waiting desperately for identities and socioeconomic developments, the Vice President argued. He further said violation of human rights is not acceptable in a democratic system, so activities fueling discrimination, injustice and inequality must be curbed.

Concrete initiatives are needed to fully guarantee the rights of education, health and employment to the disabled persons, indigenous ones, Madhesi and Dalit people, the Vice President underscored.

Additional Secretary at India's Ministry of External Affairs Munu Mahawar paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today.

Issues of bilateral interests were discussed during the meeting held at the PM's office, Sindha Durbar, according to the PM's secretariat.