RSP leaders rule out Thapa for Japan ambassadorship
Summary
Ruling party leaders have agreed that Jigyan Kumar Thapa should not be appointed Nepal’s ambassador to Japan over concerns about conflict of interest tied to his family’s residency and financial links. The parliamentary hearing committee is weighing whether to endorse or reject his nomination, with a deadline set for November 5.
Key Points
- Rastriya Swatantra Party leaders decided not to back Jigyan Kumar Thapa for Nepal’s ambassador to Japan, citing possible conflicts of interest.
- Concerns center on his family’s permanent residency in Japan, financial ties and possible benefits from Japanese public institutions.
- The parliamentary hearing committee has asked Thapa to withdraw his nomination and is awaiting information from Japanese authorities.
- If the committee does not act by November 5, legal obstacles to his appointment would be removed under the rules.
