Prime Minister Balendra Shah dismisses Labor Minister Deepak Kumar Sah

Summary

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has dismissed Labor Minister Deepak Kumar Sah following a recommendation from the Rastriya Swatantra Party due to misuse of office involving his wife's appointment.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister Balendra Shah dismissed Labor Minister Deepak Kumar Sah upon recommendation from the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
  • Minister Sah misused his position to regularize his wife's appointment to the Health Insurance Board.
  • RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane had sent a letter recommending Sah's removal citing party discipline violations.
  • The party also recommended cautioning Minister of Health and Population Nisha Mehta for lack of seriousness in her duties.
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