Public funds misused: Rs 80 million for VIP photos on office walls
Summary
Government offices across Nepal display photos of political and historical figures, costing millions and causing controversy over the misuse of public funds.
Key Points
- Various government offices in Nepal display photos of Presidents, Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and other figures, with no uniform policy.
- Photos are purchased using public funds, with costs varying from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 per photo, totaling millions spent nationally.
- Local representatives sometimes choose which photos to display based on political affiliations or personal preference, causing disputes.
- The custom continues from historical practices but faces criticism as a misuse of public funds and a sign of personality cult persistence.
