Prime minister drops Khagendra Sunar’s ministerial nomination due to controversy
Summary
Prime Minister Sushila Karki withdrew Khagendra Sunar's ministerial nomination following revelations of multiple legal cases and public backlash. Only two ministers were appointed, with Sunar's and Shrestha's nominations dropped at the last moment.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Sushila Karki withdrew Khagendra Sunar's nomination due to multiple ongoing legal cases and public backlash.
- Khagendra Sunar faced a contempt of court case at the Supreme Court and criminal charges in Kavre and Surkhet district courts, including arrest warrants.
- Sunar is known as a Dalit rights activist but has attracted controversy for provocative statements, inflammatory speech, and threats against the judiciary.
- The prime minister's selection process for ministerial appointments has come under scrutiny following these controversies.
