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Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has recommended five new ministers to President Bidhya Devi Bhandari. The appointments include a former Supreme Court justice handling three ministries and Magsaysay Award winner Mahabir Pun leading education. This marks the second cabinet expansion within a week as the interim government strengthens its team. The move comes amid ongoing political transitions following recent protests in the country.

Key Points: Nepal PM Sushila Karki Expands Cabinet with Five New Ministers

  • Former Supreme Court justice Anil Kumar Sinha gets three key ministries
  • Magsaysay winner Mahabir Pun appointed Education and Science Minister
  • Media professional Jagdish Kharel becomes Information Minister
  • Sangeeta Mishra promoted from health ministry secretary to Health Minister
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Nepali Prime Minister inducts five new ministers into the cabinet

Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki recommends five new ministers, including a former Supreme Court justice and Magsaysay winner Mahabir Pun, expanding her cabinet for governance.

"The latest round of expansion comes in a week since her first expansion of the council of ministers - Article Source"

Kathmandu, September 22

Nepal's Interim government head Sushila Karki on late Sunday evening recommended five new names to the president as ministers of the interim cabinet. The latest round of expansion comes in a week since her first expansion of the council of ministers which has four ministers including herself.

According to sources, the interim Prime Minister has recommended Anil Kumar Sinha, a former Supreme Court justice, to the portfolio of three ministries- the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply; Law and Justice; and Land Reforms, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation.

Prime Minister Karki has recommended Mahabir Pun, Magsaysay award winner as the minister for education and science and technology and Madan Prasad Pariyar as agriculture minister while Jagdish Kharel, a media professional and the editor of Image Channels as the information and communications.

Likewise, Karki has recommended the name of Sangeeta Mishra as the health minister. Mishra was, until recently, an additional secretary at the health ministry.

Kharel is the head of news at Image Media Group. Senior climate and agriculture expert Pariyar serves as the president of Samata Foundation, a non-profit that works for social justice and inclusiveness. He previously coordinated the high-level state restructuring commission of the Constituent Assembly.

Pun, the winner of the Roman Magsaysay Award, has long been active in the development of science and research in Nepal. He currently leads the National Innovation Centre.

The three serving ministers in the Karki cabinet are: Rameshore Khanal (minister for finance), Kulman Ghising (minister for energy, water resources and irrigation) and Om Prakash Aryal (minister for home affairs).

Separately, two weeks after the Gen Z uprising, the interim government on Sunday constituted a high-level commission to probe the incidents of killing, arson and vandalism. The protests had turned violent, and caused a huge loss of lives and property.

- ANI

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Priya S
Mahabir Pun as Education Minister is an excellent choice! His work in rural connectivity and science education is well-known. Hope he can transform Nepal's education system. More power to our Nepali brothers and sisters!
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Aman W
While the appointments seem good on paper, I hope this isn't just political balancing. Nepal needs stable governance, especially after the recent protests. The probe commission is a step in the right direction though.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see a media professional like Jagdish Kharel handling communications. Hope this brings more transparency in government messaging. Media experience can be valuable in public communication roles.
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Vikram M
Nepal's stability is important for regional peace. Hope these appointments help in better governance and development. The agriculture and health ministries are crucial for any country's progress. Wishing them success! 🙏
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Michael C
The inclusion of experts from different fields is commendable. Particularly impressed with Madan Prasad Pariyar's background in climate and agriculture. Hope he can address farming challenges in the Himalayan region.

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