Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

PM Dahal vows to end political appointments in universities



KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has announced his commitment to end political appointments in universities during his national address commemorating the first anniversary of his government’s formation.

In his speech, Prime Minister Dahal stated that future appointments of Vice Chancellors would be conducted through open competitions, ensuring a merit-based selection process for university leadership.

Furthermore, he highlighted plans to overhaul the budget-making process, expressing the intention to present the budget in February to enhance its effectiveness.

The Prime Minister affirmed ongoing efforts to implement these changes, emphasizing the government’s dedication to fostering transparency and meritocracy in both university appointments and fiscal policies.

Publish Date : 26 December 2023 17:57 PM

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