Recruitment for political interests! Under the new policy, 1594 officers were retrenched by Balendra government

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s big step. More than 1,500 high-ranking government officials are about to lose their jobs in Nepal with virtually a stroke of a pen. President Ramchandra Paudel of the new government has issued a new ordinance aimed at removing government officials. By which all appointments before March 26 are automatically cancelled. This action has caused a stir in the whole country.

The Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) officially came to power last March after a Jen-Ji rebellion overthrew the former government and national elections. Balendra Shah, the head of this party, took oath as the Prime Minister. After this, the new Prime Minister walked the path of reforming the country. For that purpose, the government is walking on the path of retrenchment of former officials. According to Nepali media sources, the reason behind this action of the government is very clear. That is to stop the politically motivated appointments of previous governments. The Ordinance clearly states that any Government appointment, tenure, benefits or conditions prior to March 26, shall be deemed to be void with effect from this Ordinance.

President Ramchandra Paudel of the new government has issued a new ordinance aimed at removing government officials. By which all appointments before March 26 are automatically cancelled.

According to government and media reports, 1,594 officials were fired in one fell swoop after the ordinance took effect. The departments that are currently undergoing layoffs are power, telecommunication, aviation, tourism, Kathmandu Development Board, water supply, press council, national media, agriculture and other sectors.

But this move of the government has given rise to extreme controversy in the country. In particular, the sacking of top media officials such as the Press Council of Nepal. According to critics, the move could affect government information and independent journalism. However, the government argued, the move was necessary to end extensive administrative reforms and prolonged political interference.