Government Officials Face Scrutiny and Criticism Under New Administration
Summary
Government officials and ruling party MPs in Kathmandu face criticism for publicly berating civil servants and security officials over procurement and accountability issues. The row has triggered debate over institutional dignity, bureaucracy morale, and the conduct of the new administration.
Key Points
- Ruling party MPs and Prime Minister Balendra Shah's team are being accused of humiliating civil servants and security officials in public and parliamentary settings.
- A Public Accounts Committee meeting turned contentious after allegations of corruption in police uniform procurement, which police and ministry officials denied.
- The Prime Minister's secretariat was also criticized for summoning constitutional body officials and for handling a farewell ceremony for the Chief Secretary.
- Former officials and police leaders warned that such behavior is undermining bureaucracy morale, governance, and development work.
