Nepali Cabinet Minister Kul Man Ghising has resigned from his position following pressure from Prime Minister Sushila Karki on ministers associated with political parties to step down. Ghising, who held multiple portfolios including Energy, Water Resources, and Transport, submitted his resignation after serving 115 days in office.
Ghising is reportedly linked to the formation of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, which merged with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) recently. It is anticipated that Ghising will assume a senior vice-president role in the RSP, positioning himself for the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for March 5.
After facing allegations of involvement in party politics, Ghising decided to resign, emphasizing his non-affiliation with any political party. Prime Minister Karki had urged ministers engaged in partisan activities to leave the government, aiming to maintain the interim government’s nonpartisan stance established after the Gen Z movement in early September.
Ghising, renowned for his role in ending long hours of load shedding during his tenure at the Nepal Electricity Authority, is a popular figure in Nepal. His efforts in infrastructure development and reforming energy and water sectors have been acknowledged. The RSP, led by media personality Rabi Lamichhane, aims to consolidate alternative political forces with figures like Ghising and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah.
Prime Minister Karki expressed gratitude to Ghising for his leadership in crucial ministries during his tenure, which spanned three and a half months.
