New Nepal government strikes down most major appointments made prior to March 26
Summary
Nepal's new government has annulled over 1,200 appointments made before March 26, affecting a wide range of public institutions including universities, health academies, and regulatory bodies, leading to significant institutional leadership vacancies and governance concerns.
Key Points
- The Nepal government issued an ordinance removing over 1,200 public officials appointed before March 26 across 110 laws.
- Key institutions like Nepal Electricity Authority, Tribhuvan University, and BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences are now without leadership.
- The ordinance has invalidated appointments even from the Sushila Karki-led government except for Nepal Rastra Bank leadership.
- The dismissals have raised concerns about governance continuity, with uncertainty over fresh appointment timelines and mechanisms.
