GANDAKI PROVINCE GOVERNMENT FORMS COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE SPORTS MEDAL DISTRIBUTION CONTROVERSY
Summary
The Gandaki Province government has formed a 3-member committee to investigate allegations of irregularities in the distribution of sports medals. Players and associations have protested, accusing officials of bypassing the recommendation process and favoring connected individuals and organizations.
Key Points
- A 3-member committee led by Dr. Sheshnarayan Poudel will investigate the controversy over sports medals distributed by the Gandaki Province government.
- Players and associations allege negligence and collusion, saying member secretary Shridhar Sharma distributed medals without the final recommendation committee decision.
- Minister of Sports Rekha Gurung said the government will act if the medals were handed out by bypassing due process.
- Several recipients, including organizations linked to committee members, have drawn criticism over possible conflicts of interest.
