92 percent of appointees under Balen Shah government are men, data shows
Summary
Data released by the government shows that 92.06 percent of appointments made through Cabinet decisions under Balen Shah’s government are men, with only five women among 63 appointees. The figures also show no Dalit appointees and no representation from Karnali province, prompting criticism from Nepali Congress lawmaker Sita Thapaliya.
Key Points
- Of the 63 people appointed through 43 Cabinet decisions since March 27, 58 are men and only five are women.
- The data shows strong dominance of Khas-Arya appointees, with no Dalit appointments and no appointees from Karnali province.
- Lawmaker Sita Thapaliya criticized the government for failing to reflect inclusion and equality in its appointments.
- The Prime Minister’s Office provided incomplete details in response to her parliamentary question.
