Names of Sunar and Shrestha dropped from proposed ministers list

Summary

Dalit activist Khagendra Sunar and Ganpatilal Shrestha were removed from the proposed ministers list amid criticism and unclear reasons respectively. Sudha Sharma Gautam and Bablu Gupta are set to be sworn in as ministers for Health and Population and Youth and Sports ministries.

Key Points
  • Dalit activist Khagendra Sunar was removed from the proposed ministers list for the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security following widespread criticism.
  • Prime Minister Sushila Karki decided to drop Sunar's name amid backlash.
  • Ganpatilal Shrestha, proposed for Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, was also removed at the last moment for unclear reasons.
  • Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam and Bablu Gupta are set to be sworn in as ministers for Health and Population and Youth and Sports respectively.
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