Government Issues Ordinance, Removes 1,594 Appointed Officials
Summary
The government under Prime Minister Balen Shah has issued an ordinance removing 1,594 appointed officials from public positions, sparking legal and political debate over university autonomy and rule of law.
Key Points
- The government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah issued an ordinance removing 1,594 appointed officials.
- The ordinance affects senior officials from universities and various educational bodies.
- Constitutional expert Bipin Adhikari criticized the move as an overreach risking university autonomy and institutional stability.
- Adhikari emphasized that reforms should be transparent, phased, and supervised by parliament for sustainability.
