Three Candidates Vie for Top Post in Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport

Three individuals have laid claim to the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, considered the largest among the development ministries. Among the lawmakers elected from the Rastriya Swatantra Party, the names of Sunil Lamsal, Ashish Gajurel, and Sudhan Gurung are being discussed for the roster of this ministry.

Sunil Lamsal is the first name on the roster. Lamsal, elected from Rupandehi-5, has been placed on the initial potential list for the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure amidst lobbying by the Balen faction to make him the Home Minister.

Ashish Gajurel is placed second. Gajurel, elected from Sindhuli-2, is considered an expert in the field of physical infrastructure and transport. Previously, he also served as the Executive Director of the Intermodal Transport Development Committee.

According to sources, if Sunil secures the Home Ministry during the team management between the Balen and Ravi factions, Gajurel has a strong possibility of becoming the Minister of Physical Infrastructure.

Moreover, Member of Parliament Sudhan Gurung, elected from Gorkha-1, also has a claim on this ministry. However, sources indicate his chances are slim. Although he has been active, playing a role in uniting Ravi, Balen, and Kulman since the Gen Z movement, sources state he has not been placed in this cluster due to a lack of expertise in the physical infrastructure sector.

Instead, top party leaders are preparing to accommodate him in the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Sources indicate he has been placed first on the roster for the Ministry of Sports.