Nepal interim PM Sushila Karki expands Cabinet; Three new ministers sworn in

After taking charge, Karki gave a message of humility and accountability, saying that her administration is not to taste power, but to stabilize the country, meet demands for justice and prepare for new elections within six months.

Kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki expanded her cabinet on Monday. Rameshwar Khanal, Om Prakash Aryal and Kul Man Ghising were sworn in as new ministers. Rameshwar Khanal has been appointed Finance Minister, Om Prakash Aryal Home Minister and Kul Man Ghising Energy Minister. Along with this, Aryal has also been given the additional responsibility of the Ministry of Law, while Ghising has the responsibility of the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure, Transport and Urban Development in addition to Energy.

Introduction Of New Ministers

Rameshwar Khanal has been a former secretary and chairman of the Economic Reform Suggestion Commission. Om Prakash Aryal is a lawyer by profession. Kulman Ghising is the former executive director of the Nepal Electricity Authority, who was earlier sacked in the Oli government. Ghising's name has also been in the news for the post of Prime Minister.

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Challenge To Hold New Elections By 5 March

President Ram Chandra Paudel on Friday appointed Sushila Karki as the head of the interim government, who took office on Sunday. Karki has time till March 5 to hold fresh elections and vacate the post for a new prime minister. After this, Parliament will elect a new Prime Minister. The cabinet expansion was pushed forward from Sunday due to his busy schedule.

Message Of Humility And Accountability

After taking charge, Karki gave a message of humility and accountability, saying that her administration is not to taste power, but to stabilize the country, meet demands for justice and prepare for new elections within six months. She made it clear that the government will not remain in power for more than six months and will hand over the responsibility to the new Parliament.

Investigation Of Incidents Of Sabotage

Karki assured investigation into the incidents of sabotage and violence that took place during the recent protests in the country. She also assured the families of the deceased that the government will help in transporting their bodies to their home districts.

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79 Prisoners Arrested Along Indo-Nepal Border

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has arrested 79 prisoners along the Indo-Nepal border, who were absconding from various jails in Nepal. These include two Nigerians, a Brazilian and a Bangladeshi, aged between 29 and 40 years.

Reaction Of Locals

Local resident Surya Bahadur Shrestha said that the situation is getting better than before and he hopes that the elections will be held on time. At the same time, Sabita Surkheti said that the situation is still not normal, people are mourning and market sales have been affected.