Prime Minister Balen Shah Completes Cabinet with 17 Members

Summary

Prime Minister Balen Shah has completed his 17-member cabinet, featuring a majority of ministers under 40 years old, with notable appointments including Home Minister Sudhan Gurung and Science and Technology Minister Mahabir Pun.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister Balen Shah completed his 17-member cabinet with the appointment of Home Minister Sudhan Gurung and Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Mahabir Pun.
  • The cabinet predominantly consists of young ministers under 40, with Pun as the only minister over 70 years old at age 72.
  • Sudhan Gurung was reinstated as Home Minister after being cleared by a government investigation regarding a share connection case.
  • Mahabir Pun, aged 72 and an independent MP, intends to serve only three years before handing over his position to younger leadership.
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