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Government Faces Controversy Over Political Appointments Amidst Legal Challenges

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The Nepali government is proceeding with new political appointments in vacant positions despite ongoing controversies and legal challenges. Complaints have been filed regarding transparency and meritocracy in appointments, leading to Supreme Court intervention in at least one case. The reappointment of previously dismissed officials at Kathmandu University has also sparked dissatisfaction among professors.

  • Complaints have been lodged at the Prime Minister's Office concerning irregularities in the appointment of a board member for Nepal Airlines Corporation, with allegations of a non-transparent process.
  • The Supreme Court issued a show-cause order to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation regarding the Nepal Airlines Corporation appointment.
  • Professors at Kathmandu University are dissatisfied with the reappointment of a Registrar and Dean who were previously removed, questioning the government's reform intentions.
  • Similar issues of arbitrary appointments, including appointing someone who failed an exam as Registrar, are reported at Purvanchal University.
  • An application for the Chairman of Public Service Broadcasting Nepal was canceled the day after it was invited, citing special reasons.

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