The Light Super Hero: Kulman Ghising Launches "Ujyalo Nepal Abhiyan" to Restore Hope

Biratnagar, July 17 - Former Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) chief Kulman Ghising has initiated the "Ujyalo Nepal Abhiyan" (Bright Nepal Campaign), a bold movement aimed at countering growing national frustration and the disturbing trend of punishing competent professionals. The announcement came during an honor ceremony in Itahari where Ghising delivered a powerful critique of Nepal's current political and bureaucratic culture.

Campaign Vision: Beyond Just Electricity

Ghising clarified that "Ujyalo Nepal" symbolizes more than just reliable power supply. "This campaign represents our collective aspiration to eliminate all forms of darkness - from corruption and poor governance to social injustice," he declared. The initiative seeks to rebuild national confidence by supporting ethical workers and pressuring for accountable leadership. Ghising hinted it might evolve into a political alternative if established parties fail to reform.

Personal Ordeal Highlights Systemic Flaws

The former NEA chief used his own experience as a cautionary tale, revealing how his achievements - ending load-shedding, making NEA profitable, and initiating power exports to India - led to his dismissal rather than appreciation. "When performers face punishment instead of recognition, what message does this send to our youth?" Ghising questioned, highlighting how such practices breed national despair.

Current Energy Sector Concerns

Expressing alarm over recent unofficial power cuts, Ghising disputed claims about NEA's financial troubles as misleading narratives. "The authority was profitable when I left. Its current struggles demand serious investigation," he asserted, suggesting the energy crisis is being artificially created to undermine public trust in national institutions.

Diaspora Anguish Fuels Campaign

Fresh from visiting Gulf nations, Ghising shared heartbreaking questions from Nepali migrant workers: "Why can't our country develop? What future awaits returnees?" These encounters, he said, reinforced his belief that Nepal's potential remains crippled by leadership failures, unlike resource-driven Gulf prosperity.

Call for Collective Awakening

Positioning his campaign as a citizen's movement, Ghising urged all Nepalis to transform frustration into constructive action. "Ujyalo Nepal isn't mine - it belongs to every citizen demanding accountability," he concluded, framing the initiative as both a warning to established leaders and a beacon of hope for disillusioned youth.

The campaign emerges as:

• A direct challenge to Nepal's culture of punishing success

• A potential platform for alternative leadership

• A bridge connecting diaspora expertise with national development

• A comprehensive solution addressing governance, energy and social justice issues