Nepal Forms Interim Govt, Ministers Take Oath

Peace has started returning to Nepal after the violent protests of Jain Ji against corruption and ban on internet media. Ministers have taken charge in the interim government led by Sushila Karki. Human rights lawyer Om Prakash Aryal has become the Home Minister. Rameshwar Khanal has been made the Finance Minister. Kulman Ghising has been given the responsibility of the Ministry of Energy.

After the violent protests of Jain Ji against corruption and ban on internet media and the resignation of KP Sharma Oli's government, Nepal has started returning to the path of peace and progress.

The ministers included in the interim government led by Sushila Karki have taken charge. Experience has been given preference in the selection of ministers. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath to all three ministers on Monday.

Who became ministers and what charge was given

Om Prakash Aryal, a human rights lawyer and former advisor to the Mayor of the capital Kathmandu, has become the Home Minister of Nepal. He has also been given the responsibility of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. Former Finance Secretary Rameshwar Khanal has been made the Finance Minister.

Kulman Ghising, former CEO of Electricity Authority, has been given the responsibility of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Transport and Urban Development. Ghising played an important role in dealing with the problem of load-shedding in the country.

The swearing-in ceremony was held in a tent at the President's Office Shital Niwas, as Shital Niwas was damaged during the recent violent protests.

It is worth noting that Karki took over as Prime Minister on Sunday after the Gen-G movement. She is the first woman Prime Minister of Nepal.

The goal is to conduct elections in a free and fair environment on time: Aryal

After taking charge, Aryal said that the goal of the interim government is to conduct elections on time in a free and fair environment. He also promised to investigate the use of excessive force during the demonstrations. The then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned after the demonstration of Gen-G agitators.

Nepal will mourn the death of 'Gen-G' protesters tomorrow

Nepal will mourn the death of Gen-G protesters on Wednesday. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal said public offices will remain closed across the country and the national flag will fly at half-mast. The Zenji protesters were killed during the violent anti-government movement last week.

The interim government has declared September 17 as a day of mourning in memory of those killed during the nationwide protests. 59 protesters, 10 prisoners and three policemen were killed during the demonstrations of Zenji groups. The government has also announced compensation of 15 lakh Nepalese rupees to the families of those killed during the protests. The Home Minister said that each bereaved family will be given 10 lakh Nepalese rupees as compensation and five lakh Nepalese rupees for other expenses.

Those killed in Zenji protests will be given the status of martyr Prime Minister Karki said that those killed during the protests on September 8 and 9 will be given the status of martyr. In the cabinet meeting held on Monday, it was decided to form a high-level judicial inquiry commission for investigation.

Zen-G is now choosing a leader in Nepal
Zen-G made good use of internet media apps popular among video gamers in the movement in Nepal and forced the then government to kneel down. Sudan Gurung, founder of Hami Nepal (We are Nepal), used the Discord messaging app and Instagram to organize mass demonstrations.

Used VPN to access banned internet media platforms. His messages reached thousands of youth. Now Sudan and his team have emphasized on the participation of youth in the cabinet. Sudan and Hami Nepal members persuaded the President and Army Chief to appoint Sushila Karki as the Prime Minister of Nepal.

Karki is known for her tough stand against corruption. On Sunday, Gurung and his team held a meeting to decide on key cabinet posts. Gurung and his team have pledged not to take cabinet posts, but they want to be a part of the decision-making process in the future.