Reflections Of A Seasoned Civil Servant
Summary
Khem Raj Regmi’s autobiography presents a frank account of Nepal’s bureaucracy, political leadership, and administrative upheavals. The book highlights his roles in major government assignments, criticism of political corruption, and reflections on figures such as Girija Prasad Koirala and Krishna Prasad Bhattarai.
Key Points
- Khem Raj Regmi’s autobiography, Jodhaaha Raastrasewak (Aatmakathaa), reflects on his career in Nepal’s administrative service and his post-retirement work.
- The book describes his roles in districts, ministries, the Armed Police Force task force, and an investigation into the IC-814 hijacking from Kathmandu.
- Regmi sharply criticizes Nepal’s political leaders, especially Nepali Congress figures and Girija Prasad Koirala, while praising a few administrators and diplomats for integrity.
- The book is presented as a candid critique of bureaucracy, political opportunism, and administrative decline after 1990.
