Labour Minister Deepak Kumar Sah dismissed

Summary

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has dismissed Labour Minister Deepak Kumar Sah following allegations of misuse of official position, based on a recommendation by the Rastriya Swatantra Party.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister Balendra Shah dismissed Labour Minister Deepak Kumar Sah following a party recommendation.
  • The Rastriya Swatantra Party cited misuse of official position and ministerial ethics breaches by Sah.
  • Sah was accused of facilitating his spouse's appointment to an inactive Health Insurance Board post.
  • Health and Population Minister Nisha Mehta received a warning for inadequate seriousness on the issue.
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