Recalled ambassadors still marking attendance at foreign ministry and drawing salary
Summary
Five recalled Nepali ambassadors who have not resigned continue to mark attendance at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu and receive salaries despite being recalled by the government.
Key Points
- The Nepali government recalled ambassadors from 11 countries after a political revolt, but five recalled ambassadors have not resigned and continue to mark attendance at the Foreign Ministry.
- These five ambassadors receive salaries and benefits based on their attendance at the Ministry despite not performing ambassadorial duties.
- Ambassadors who resigned have returned to Nepal and relinquished their posts, while others granted continuity continue in their roles.
- The Supreme Court issued an interim order preventing the immediate implementation of the recall, allowing the ambassadors to report to the Ministry but not resign.
- Experts criticize the actions of the recalled ambassadors, stating it damages the dignity of the ambassadorial post.
