Government Dismisses 1,594 Political Appointees

Kathmandu. The government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah has dismissed a large number of political appointees at once with the objective of administrative strengthening and giving new momentum to state bodies.

Following the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, President Ram Chandra Paudel issued the 'Special Arrangement Ordinance on Dismissal of Public Office Bearers, 2083', resulting in the collective dismissal of a total of 1,594 office bearers appointed under various acts and structures.