1,594 Political Appointees to Be Removed as Government Issues Ordinance on Public Office Termination
Summary
The Nepal government issued an ordinance to remove 1,594 political appointees from various public offices to strengthen administration and invigorate state institutions.
Key Points
- President Ramchandra Poudel issued an ordinance to terminate 1,594 political appointees following the Council of Ministers' recommendation.
- The ordinance affects officials from multiple sectors including aviation, media, education, health, infrastructure, finance, agriculture, and social services.
- Affected organizations include Nepal Airlines Corporation, Rastriya Samachar Samiti, Kathmandu University, Nepal Electricity Authority, and many universities and councils.
- The decision aims to strengthen administration and give new momentum to state institutions under Prime Minister Balendra Shah-led government.
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