The Nepal government has removed Mr.Kulman Ghising from his position as the Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). In his place, Hitendra Dev Shakya has been appointed.
Will Load Shedding Return?
- People are now worried that load shedding might return to Nepal.
- A few years ago, Mr.Kulman Ghising played a key role in ending power cuts in the country.
- This decision by the government raises questions about their plans and policies.
Why Was Mr.Kulman Ghising Removed?
The government gave four main reasons for removing him:
- Not submitting his performance report on time.
- Promoting NEA’s profits unnecessarily.
- Signing an electricity exchange deal with India without government approval.
- Making decisions on ‘Time of Day Meter’ that benefited industries.
Ghising’s Defense
- Ghising said his performance was evaluated fairly.
- He claimed he had received high performance scores (94.23 and 98.94).
- He called the accusations false and said politics influenced the decision.
Public Anger and Government Backlash
- Many people protested against Ghising’s removal on social media.
- Nepali Congress leader Gagan Thapa also criticized the government’s decision.
- A similar decision was made by KP Sharma Oli’s government before, but Ghising was later reinstated.
Contextual Events..
- If the new so called skilled leadership fails to manage electricity properly, load shedding may return.
- The Energy Ministry has not yet shared a clear plan and denies to provide polite answers everytime.
- People are demanding more answers from the government.
