Biraj Bhakta Shrestha set to become energy minister
Summary
Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, elected from Kathmandu Constituency-8, is set to be appointed as Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, bringing prior legislative and ministerial experience.
Key Points
- Biraj Bhakta Shrestha is set to be appointed Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation.
- He was elected to the House of Representatives from Kathmandu Constituency-8 in the March 5 elections with 24,592 votes.
- Shrestha previously served briefly as Minister for Youth and Sports, known for sports sector reforms and boosting athletes' morale.
- He began his political career as a proportional representation member in 2017 and has been actively involved in social work and environmental campaigns before national politics.
