Post-Election Focus Shifts to New Government Formation and Cabinet Size Debate
Summary
Following the elections, the Rastriya Swatantra Party is preparing to form a new government focusing on reducing the number of ministries from 22 to 18, as outlined in their manifesto, amid debates on cabinet size and ministry management.
Key Points
- Rastriya Swatantra Party aims to keep the new cabinet size to no more than 18 ministries, down from the current 22.
- Discussions on who will become ministers and cabinet size are ongoing across party levels and public spheres.
- Complex overlaps and inefficiencies exist among current ministries, prompting calls for mergers and restructuring.
- Economist Dilli Raj Khanal and the Public Expenditure Review Commission have recommended merging ministries to streamline government and reduce expenditure.
