Nepal Cabinet Ministers Make Wealth Public: PM Declares Social Media as Main Income Source
Summary
Nepal's government, led by Prime Minister Balen Shah, has publicly disclosed the assets of all cabinet ministers, highlighting social media as the PM's main income source and showcasing ministers' wealth and properties.
Key Points
- The new Nepal government under Prime Minister Balen Shah disclosed the assets of all cabinet ministers 17 days after taking office.
- Prime Minister Balen Shah declared Rs 14.6 million in bank balance with social media as his primary income source.
- Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel is the wealthiest minister, with net assets of Rs 23.41 crore.
- Asset disclosures include bank balances, properties, gold, silver, and shares, fulfilling Nepal's anti-corruption law requirements.