KATHMANDU: Kulman Ghising has clarified that the names of his nephew and father-in-law are not included in the party’s proportional representation (PR) candidate list.
Issuing a statement on Facebook, Ghising said false and misleading narratives were being spread by linking certain PR candidates to him, drawing his serious attention.
“The individual mentioned in news reports and discussions as my ‘nephew’ is not my nephew. Moreover, he was not recommended from the Ujyalo Nepal Party but from a different team,” Ghising wrote. “Similarly, the person being promoted as my ‘father-in-law’ in the proportional list is also not my actual father-in-law,” he added.
Referring to reports circulating in the media and on social platforms about the proportional candidates submitted for the House of Representatives election 2026, Ghising said such claims were untrue, misleading, and deliberately aimed at creating confusion.
He stressed that the PR candidate list was prepared not under the wish or pressure of any individual, but through the party’s established procedures, criteria, and collective decision-making process.
“Since entering public life, I have consistently stood against nepotism, favoritism, and self-interest-driven politics. Attempts to weaken this honest journey by spreading rumors and allegations without understanding facts are unfortunate,” Ghising said.
While acknowledging that political disagreement is natural, he said attempts to defame individuals by spreading lies and misinformation are unacceptable.
Ghising also said that any technical errors seen in the closed list would be corrected within the timeframe set by the Election Commission. Reiterating his commitment to transparency, integrity, and accountability to the people, he urged the public not to fall prey to misleading news and commentary.
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