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News Topical, Digital Desk : After the violent protests of Nepali people against corruption and ban on internet media and the resignation of KP Sharma Oli's government, Nepal has started returning to the path of peace and progress.
The ministers included in the interim government led by Sushila Karki have taken charge. Experience has been given preference in the selection of ministers. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath to the three ministers on Monday.
Who became the minister and what were the responsibilities
Om Prakash Aryal, a human rights lawyer and former advisor to the mayor of the capital Kathmandu, has become the Home Minister of Nepal. He has also been given the responsibility of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. Former Finance Secretary Rameshwar Khanal has been made the Finance Minister.
Former Electricity Authority CEO Kulman Ghising has been given the responsibility of the ministries of energy, water resources and irrigation, transport and urban development. Ghising played an important role in tackling the problem of load-shedding in the country.
The swearing-in ceremony was held in a tent at the President's office, Sheetal Niwas, as it was damaged during the recent violent protests.
It is noteworthy that after the movement of Jain ji, Karki took over as the Prime Minister on Sunday. She is the first woman Prime Minister of Nepal.
The aim is to conduct elections on time in a free and fair environment: Aryal
After taking charge, Aryal said that the goal of the interim government is to hold timely elections in a free and fair environment. He also promised to investigate the use of excessive force during the demonstrations. The then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned after the demonstrations by the Gen-G agitators.
Nepal to mourn death of 'Jen Ji' protesters tomorrow
Nepal will mourn the death of the Gen Ji protesters on Wednesday. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal said public offices will remain closed across the country and the national flag will fly at half-mast. The Gen Ji protesters were killed during a violent anti-government protest last week.
The interim government has declared September 17 as a day of mourning in memory of those killed during the nationwide protests. 59 protesters, 10 prisoners and three policemen were killed during the demonstration of Gen Ji groups. The government has also announced compensation of 15 lakh Nepalese rupees to the families of those killed during the protests. The Home Minister said that each bereaved family will be given 10 lakh Nepalese rupees as compensation and five lakh Nepalese rupees for other expenses.
Those killed in the Genji protests will be given the status of a martyr. Prime Minister Karki said that those killed during the protests on September 8 and 9 will be given the status of a martyr. In the cabinet meeting held on Monday, it was decided to form a high-level judicial inquiry commission to investigate.
Now Zen-G is choosing the leader in Nepal
In the Nepal movement, Gen-G made effective use of the internet media app popular among video gamers and forced the then government to bow down. Sudan Gurung, founder of Hami Nepal (We are Nepal), used the Discord messaging app and Instagram to organize mass demonstrations.
Used VPN to access banned internet media platforms. His messages reached thousands of youth. Now Sudan and his team have emphasized on the participation of youth in the cabinet. Sudan and members of Hami Nepal persuaded the President and Army Chief to appoint Sushila Karki as the Prime Minister of Nepal.
Karki is known for her tough stand against corruption. On Sunday, Gurung and his team met to decide on key cabinet posts. Gurung and his team have resolved not to take cabinet posts, but they want to be part of the decision-making process in the future.
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