Singer Prakash Saput Defends Former Minister Mahabir Pun's Electoral Candidacy, Citing Need for Legislation

Kathmandu. Famous singer Prakash Saput has claimed that former minister Mahabir Pun is contesting the elections not out of lust for power, but to create necessary laws for the country. Saput made this assertion on social media platform Facebook after visiting Beni, Myagdi, to wish Pun luck in the election.

Pun, who served as the Minister of Education, Science and Technology in the government led by Sushila Karki, resigned from his post and filed an independent candidacy for the House of Representatives election from Myagdi. Saput stated that he was initially hurt seeing many people mock Mahabir Pun, a simple man, suggesting he became corrupted by power after becoming a minister.

However, he mentioned that his misconception was cleared after hearing the statement from Prime Minister Karki. Saput wrote that Prime Minister Karki recounted that Mahabir Pun had left in anger and that they were unable to provide support at that time when he was trying to formulate good laws for the country.

Saput understands that Pun has entered the electoral arena believing that policy is necessary to work in any field, and that this work is only possible through the House of Representatives. He expressed his admiration for Pun's clear and fearless attitude, quoting him as saying, 'Give it if you wish, otherwise give it to whomever you wish.'

Stating that the people of Myagdi will use their own judgment, Saput expressed happiness that Pun filed his candidacy by listening to his own conscience rather than the opinions of others.