Prime Minister Balen Shah and Rabi Lamichhane Discuss Ministerial Performance
Kathmandu. A recent discussion between Prime Minister and RSP senior leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and party chairman Rabi Lamichhane seriously reviewed the performance of some government ministers and the role of Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle, sources said.
According to sources, Prime Minister Balen is not satisfied with Finance Minister Wagle's working style. Sources claim that the Prime Minister expressed dissatisfaction over the stock market becoming problematic due to the Finance Minister, the emphasis on foreign debt over capital creation, and the inability to present a budget that would bring enthusiasm to the economy.
According to sources, the Prime Minister is also dissatisfied with the appointment of Gopal Prasad Bhatta as the chairman of the Securities Board. Allegations have also been made by those close to the Prime Minister that Swarnim created a 'conflict of interest' by appointing his close associate.
"The stock market is in trouble due to the Finance Minister. Swarnim's business partner Gopal Prasad Bhatta was appointed as the chairman of the Securities Board. Swarnim has been accused of favoring his own people in a way that creates a 'conflict of interest'," said a source close to the Prime Minister.
Similarly, party chairman Rabi Lamichhane is also reportedly not satisfied with the performance of some ministers, sources said. According to sources, Rabi has raised questions about the performance of Health Minister Nisha Mehta, Education Minister Samit Pokharel, Women, Children and Senior Citizens Minister Sita Badi, Tourism Minister Khadakraj Poudel, and Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary.
Specifically, just as Balen raised questions about the establishment-aligned Wagle, Rabi also raised questions about the role of ministers close to Balen.
Sources also said that the establishment has complained that there has been excessive interference from the Prime Minister in the work of the ministries.
The Prime Minister held discussions with representatives from the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the Confederation of Nepalese Industries, and the Nepal Chamber of Commerce at the Prime Minister's Office, Singha Durbar, on Asar 24. Finance Minister Wagle was not present at the discussion. After that, Chairman Lamichhane played a facilitating role to ease the discomfort between the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister, sources said.
Sources claim that preliminary discussions were also held in the meeting regarding the reshuffling of some ministers based on their performance. However, the Prime Minister's Secretariat stated that there is no immediate preparation for a cabinet reshuffle.
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