KATHMANDU – The cabinet meeting held on Monday evening dismissed Kulman Ghising, the Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), in what many have called a humiliating manner. This decision by the KP Oli-led government has raised several serious concerns.

The dismissal of Ghising has prompted speculation about the impact on the morale of other government employees, as he was removed in a manner that many see as degrading.

Kulman’s term was set to automatically end in the next four months, so many are questioning why such a drastic action was taken just a month and a half before his term was due to end.

There are also concerns over the reasons behind his removal. Some are asking what crime Ghising committed that warranted such a humiliating dismissal, especially when his term was almost over.

It remains unclear whether the court or the authorities initiated the action, and what exactly justified this immediate decision.

Another major issue is the apparent exemption granted to industrialists who owe billions in electricity arrears, while the government regularly cuts electricity to the general public for unpaid bills.

Ghising became a target for the business community due to these arrears. Many wonder if the Oli government’s decision was influenced by the interests of industrialists who had failed to pay their dues.

The energy situation in the country is also a key concern. Recently, due to a shortage of electricity from India and reduced supply during the winter season, Kulman had implemented a strategy to reduce load shedding by limiting power supply to certain industries with unpaid bills.

With his removal, there are growing concerns over how the government will manage the situation moving forward. Will the government be able to provide 24-hour electricity to both industrialists and the public, or will the public have to endure load shedding again?

The decision to remove Ghising has proven highly unpopular and has contributed to a growing sense of distrust in the government.

This move is likely to further frustrate the public, leading to questions about how the government plans to address this growing anger.

The government’s rationale for dismissing Kulman remains unclear, especially as it faces challenges in recovering the arrears owed by industrialists.

With government revenue struggling and the state facing difficulties in paying salaries, there are concerns over whether industrialists will be granted further tariff exemptions, which could further strain government finances.

At the same time, the appointment of Energy Minister Deepak Khadka, whose business dealings in water resources have raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest, has added another layer of controversy.

With Kulman potentially acting as a witness to the minister’s dealings, questions linger over whether the Oli government’s actions against Ghising will benefit or harm the CPN-UML in the upcoming elections.

The timing of Kulman Ghising’s removal, just months before his term was set to end, has raised doubts about how this decision will impact the Nepali Congress-UML government in the 2084 elections.

While the responsibility for evaluating the political fallout falls on party leaders and activists, the move has undoubtedly raised concerns.

Furthermore, if Ghising challenges the decision in the Supreme Court and the court overturns the ruling, questions will arise about who will be held accountable.

Will it be sufficient for the minister to resign, or will the Prime Minister also face scrutiny?

With growing public dissatisfaction toward the government, the decision to dismiss a popular figure like Kulman Ghising appears to defy common sense and has only fueled further frustration among the public.