Prime Minister Sushila Karki has suggested that Energy Minister Kulman Ghising resign from the government. According to sources, during the cabinet meeting on Monday, the Prime Minister advised Ghising to complete his government duties before entering active politics and taking up responsibilities in his political party.
Previously, when Ghising intended to resign to establish the Ujyalo Nepal Party, Prime Minister Karki requested that he remain in office until his work was completed. At that time, Ghising subsequently assumed the role of patron in the party. However, after agreeing to become Vice-Chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (Raswapa), questions arose both within and outside the cabinet regarding his continued role in the government.
Cabinet ministers reportedly noted that it would be inappropriate for a person holding a leadership position in a political party to remain in a non-partisan government formed for elections. Based on these discussions, Prime Minister Karki recommended that Ghising step down.
Currently, Ghising has agreed to assume the position of Raswapa Vice-Chair but has not yet taken the oath of office. While he has openly entered active politics, other ministers have yet to clarify whether they will contest in the elections.
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