Japan ambassador nominee withdraws amid conflict-of-interest questions
Summary
Jigyan Kumar Thapa has withdrawn his nomination as Nepal’s proposed ambassador to Japan after conflict-of-interest concerns were raised in the Parliamentary Hearing Committee. Committee members questioned his suitability because his family holds permanent residency in Japan and has financial ties there.
Key Points
- Jigyan Kumar Thapa withdrew his nomination for Nepal’s ambassador to Japan after conflict-of-interest questions emerged.
- The Parliamentary Hearing Committee was informed of his decision by chairman Bodh Narayan Shrestha, who said Thapa sent a formal letter.
- Lawmakers raised concerns that Thapa’s family holds permanent residency, assets and financial dealings in Japan.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party leaders and government officials had already agreed he would not be appointed to Japan.
