[6] Jibaraj Ashrit was a strong advocate of ending all forms of casteism and worked to empower women and increase their participation in active politics.
Although ruled an accident, many, including prominent politicians of Nepal Communist Party (NCP), consider the deaths as unresolved case, and are known to accuse political rivals of the murder of Ashrit and Bhandari via a conspiracy that was covered up during the investigation.
[citation needed] In 2010, Jibaraj Ashrit Foundation was established in Deepnagar, Butwal, with the goal of raising awareness about and preserving the memory.of his life and contributions.
[7][1] In 2019, Jibaraj Ashrit Museum built by the foundation with six of the eight million rupees granted to it by the Ministry of Culture opened for the public.
Among the attractions were reported to be his writings, clothes and other items owned and used by him, biographical documentaries on him, as well as Rs 1,300 found on his person after his death and a 10-band radio gifted to him by Pradeep Gyawali.