Gita Timalsina Appointed Social Development Minister After Challenging 'Male Cabinet'
Summary
Koshi Province Assembly member Gita Timalsina has been appointed Minister of Social Development after earlier challenging Hikmat Kumar Karki’s “male cabinet” and calling for women to lead the provincial government. Her appointment marks a new test as she takes charge of a ministry tied to education, health, women, children, social security, and inclusion.
Key Points
- Gita Timalsina challenged the Koshi Province government in the assembly, calling Hikmat Kumar Karki’s cabinet a “male cabinet” and urging women to take charge.
- She has now been appointed Minister of Social Development in Koshi Province.
- Timalsina’s political career began with the Maoist underground movement and later included work in student and women’s organizations.
- Her new ministry covers education, health, women, children, social security, and inclusion, making performance expectations high.
