MP Mahabir Pun Urges Government to End Nepotism and Patronage

Kathmandu. MP Mahabir Pun has urged the government and political parties to break free from the deep-rooted trends of nepotism, favoritism, sycophancy, and patronage that have weakened the governance system. He made this appeal while speaking at Wednesday's House of Representatives meeting.

MP Pun claimed that such tendencies have been flourishing since the unification of Nepal and urged that, in the future, ministers or MPs should refrain from appointing their relatives to public positions. In a different context, he drew the government's attention to the fact that although Gulmi district was declared a Himalayan district in 2075 BS, it has not received the corresponding services and facilities.

He stated, 'Gulmi district was declared a Himalayan district in 2075 BS. However, none of the facilities entitled to a Himalayan district have reached there. I request that the services and facilities due to a Himalayan district be provided. Furthermore, I want to request the government and all political parties to protect themselves from the viruses of nepotism, favoritism, sycophancy, and patronage that have existed in Nepal for centuries. This virus began during the time of Ranabahadur Shah after the unification of Nepal. This virus has not yet left us. In the coming days, we should not have to hear that this minister or that MP has appointed their relatives to such and such a position.'