Former Minister Gokul Baskota Mocks Government Over Ministers' Asset Disclosures

Kathmandu. The disclosure of asset details by the Prime Minister and ministers of the Government of Nepal has sparked widespread discussion on social media and in the media. Following the revelation that ministers possess significant amounts of gold and assets, CPN-UML leader and former minister Gokul Baskota has launched a sharp critique of the government.

Expressing his views on social media, Baskota used sarcasm, stating that it was amusing to observe today's media and social platforms. Remarking that the country has become 'Lanka', he quipped that while it is the season for rhododendrons to bloom on the hills, 'golden mustard flowers' are blooming in the ministers' fields.

He sarcastically referred to this immense wealth of the ministers as the beginning of prosperity and good governance, adding that it has made him even happier. Recalling the proverb 'where there is a pauper, there is a rogue', he asserted that this situation has now been resolved.

He wrote, 'It was fun watching today's media and social networks. The country has become Lanka; while it is time for rhododendrons to bloom on the hills, yellow mustard has bloomed in the ministers' fields. Prosperity has arrived - good governance will surely start from there. I am even happier because they used to say where there is a pauper, there is a rogue; that is now gone - much love to you all!'