KATHMANDU: Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission Kedar Nath Upadhaya, today urged the political parties to shun politics in educational institutions.

"Educational institutions are not the place to do politics," Upadhaya, who is also the former Chief Justice, said, speaking at a programme organised by Kathmandu School of Law, to mark its 10th anniversary.

"The students should also avoid themselves from getting involved in politics," he said.

While appreciating KSL's plan to develop into a university, Upadhaya said, "Establishment of university by KSL would be a positive step towards quality education for Nepali students." Speaking on the same occasion, advocates Hari Krishna Karki, Matrika Niroula, Prem Bahadur Khadka, Ram Nath Mainali of Nepal Bar Association, expressed serious concerns over the problems grappling the judicial system. On the occasion, Upadhaya handed over medals and certificates to KSL toppers, best teachers and employees.