Prime minister drops Khagendra Sunar’s ministerial nomination due to controversy
Summary
Prime Minister Sushila Karki withdrew Khagendra Sunar’s nomination for ministerial post due to legal cases and public backlash. Two ministers for health and youth were sworn in by President Ramchandra Paudel.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Sushila Karki withdrew Khagendra Sunar’s ministerial nomination amid multiple legal cases and public backlash.
- Khagendra Sunar faces contempt of court and criminal charges, including arrest warrants from Kavre and Surkhet district courts.
- Only two ministers, Dr Sudha Sharma Gautam and Bablu Gupta, were appointed and sworn in by President Ramchandra Paudel.
- Ganapatilal Shrestha’s ministerial appointment was also dropped due to disagreement over ministry portfolios.
