Former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has called for transparency regarding the 2000 coup, during which his government was forcibly ousted by George Speight. Following Speight’s release from prison after serving 24 years, Chaudhry’s plea for the truth is met with skepticism. Many believe that the entire truth surrounding the coup will remain undisclosed, much like the events of the 1987 and 2006 coups.
It is thought that various vested interests will work to ensure that the truth remains hidden. The victims of the violence inflicted by Speight’s group primarily seek to prevent a recurrence of the chaos that engulfed their nation during those tumultuous times.