Breaking news from Nepal: Cabinet Minister Kulman Ghising has resigned after 115 days, handing his resignation to Prime Minister Sushila Karki amid calls for depoliticizing the interim government.
Handling energy, water, infrastructure, transport, and urban development since September 15, Ghising faced heat over alleged party affiliations. The Ujyalo Nepal Party he backed merged with RSP on December 29, hinting at his next role as senior vice-chair.
As RSP eyes recovery—having been fourth in the dissolved parliament—Ghising is poised for March 5 polls, testing the post-protest government’s impartiality.
In a post-resignation briefing, he clarified no official party ties exist, defending precedents of electoral participation by interim leaders. Nationally adored for ending NEA’s blackouts, his star power boosts RSP led by Rabi Lamichhane, recently jail-free.
Key achievements: Scrapping hundreds of stalled project contracts, reforming energy and irrigation for broader development gains.
PM Karki thanked him for adeptly leading three ministries over three-plus months, underscoring his impact before pivoting to politics.