Mahabir Pun Criticizes Political Interference and Corruption in Nepal's Education Sector

Kathmandu. Member of the House of Representatives Mahabir Pun has stated that the education and technology sectors have collapsed due to the prevailing culture of extreme politicization, corruption, and power-sharing in the country.

Pun, who entered Parliament after winning as an independent candidate, addressed the first parliamentary session on Thursday, noting that despite his efforts to improve the education sector during his four-month tenure as a minister, he failed due to political interference.

 He recalled that three ordinances and four draft regulations he introduced while in office were left in limbo in Parliament due to political interests, ultimately forcing him to resign.

Speaking in Parliament, Pun opposed the power-sharing and partisan interference in the appointment of university officials. He demanded the removal of the provision making the Prime Minister the Chancellor of universities, urging that the responsibility be given to academic and honest individuals.

He emphasized that there is no alternative to science, technology, and research for the country's economic prosperity. He stressed the need to establish a 'Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation Fund' under the leadership of the Prime Minister to utilize the talents of youth within the country.

 Pun stated that the country's political parties are trapped in vices like nepotism, favoritism, and sycophancy, and that the country must be freed from such distortions. He asserted that good governance is impossible without taking action against the corrupt, bribe-takers, and brokers.

He demanded that the government make arrangements for all Nepali citizens living abroad to cast their votes in the upcoming 2084 elections.