Nepali society and meritocracy

The question of Kulman Ghising’s reappointment shows how Nepalis actually value meritocracy.

The government’s apathy towards controlling the pandemic has led to people venting their anger against the state in many areas, whether it is directly connected to Covid-19 or not. One such area has been the question of whether to reappoint Kulman Ghising, the former managing director of Nepal Electricity Authority, the state-owned power utility.