Former Gandaki Health Minister Pandey accused of seeking Rs 3million bribe
Summary
Former Gandaki Province Health Minister Laxman Bahadur Pandey has been accused of seeking Rs 3 million to renew Padma Nursing Home’s upgraded hospital operating permit in Pokhara. An audio-video recording has triggered an investigation by the UML Gandaki parliamentary party.
Key Points
- Former Gandaki Health Minister Laxman Bahadur Pandey is accused of seeking Rs 3 million from Padma Nursing Home Pvt Ltd for permit renewal.
- An audio-video recording allegedly captures Pandey, his personal secretary Yadav Paudel and Ministry Secretary Yuwanidhi Basoula discussing the payment.
- Pandey denied taking a bribe but admitted a financial deal was discussed; both he and Paudel blamed Secretary Basoula.
- The UML Gandaki parliamentary party has formed a three-member committee to investigate the allegations within 15 days.
