Energy Minister Ghising resigns
Summary
Kulman Ghising resigns as Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development after 115 days, following Prime Minister Sushila Karki's directive amid upcoming elections.
Key Points
- Kulman Ghising resigned from his ministerial positions overseeing Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, and Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development.
- He submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Sushila Karki at Baluwatar on Wednesday evening.
- Prime Minister Karki instructed ministers considering contesting the March 5 parliamentary elections to resign for ensuring political neutrality.
- Ghising was named patron of the Ujyalo Nepal Party which later merged with Rastriya Swatantra Party, and he is to be Senior Vice-President of the unified party.
- Ghising stated he has not yet formally joined any political party despite the agreement and has worked honestly during his tenure.
