{"id":92578,"date":"2026-06-22T11:29:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T05:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kalopati.com\/?p=92578"},"modified":"2026-06-22T11:35:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T05:50:04","slug":"prime-minister-balens-administrative-surgery-and-democracy-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.kalopati.com\/news\/92578","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Balen’s Administrative ‘Surgery’ and Democracy"},"content":{"rendered":"

An unprecedented <\/span>‘<\/span> administrative vibration{<\/span>‘ <\/span>} is in operation at this time. The present government under the leadership of Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) has completely challenged the traditional style of governance and has done <\/span>‘<\/span>{‘<\/span>‘ <\/span>}. The ‘Special Provisions Ordinance on the Removal of Public Officials <\/span>, <\/span>2083′ issued by the President on Saturday has sparked a new and intriguing debate in the field of Nepal’s bureaucracy{<\/span>, <\/span> regulatory bodies and political appointments. On the one hand, this move is seen as a ‘purge’ of the state apparatus and <\/span>{‘<\/span>‘Delivery{<\/span>{‘ <\/span>}, and on the other hand, the lack of leadership it has created and the increasing pressure on press freedom has raised questions about democratic values. <\/span><\/p>\n

Ordinance Storm: Which entities are hit by <\/b>? <\/b><\/p>\n

This is perhaps the first time in Nepal’s history that such a large number of high-ranking officials have been sent home at once.TAG_OPEN_span_122 It is not just a general reshuffle of a single ministry<\/span>, <\/span>} but a collective dismissal of the bodies that regulate sensitive and technical sectors of the state <\/span>‘<\/span>{{TAG_OPEN_span_118}<\/span>‘ <\/span>}. There is widespread concern about the impact this will have on the state’s essential services. <\/span><\/p>\n

Professional councils in the health and engineering sectors have been particularly affected.TAG_OPEN_span_115 All the office-bearers of Nepal Nursing Council<\/span>, <\/span>} Health Professional Council<\/span>, <\/span>{{TAG_CLOSE_span_111}, <\/span>} Veterinary Council and Nepal Pharmacy Council have been relieved of their posts. The government has already intervened in powerful and financially influential bodies such as Nepal Medical Council<\/span>, <\/span>Telecommunication Authority<\/span>, <\/span>Securities Board (<\/span>SEBON), <\/span> Civil Aviation Authority and Electricity Regulatory Commission It was. These bodies are the backbone of the country’s health care quality, <\/span>, <\/span>}, and aviation safety. With everyone without leadership at the same time, there is a risk that policy decisions and daily license distribution will come to a standstill. <\/span><\/p>\n

Transitional Justice and Right to Information Push<\/b><\/p>\n

This <\/span>‘<\/span>‘ <\/span>‘ <\/span> not only touches the technical and economic bodies<\/span>, <\/span>} but also the constitutional commissions related to the peace process and the right to information It has had a serious impact. The lack of leadership of the agencies tasked with healing the wounds of the 10-year armed conflict, such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons, threatens to further delay the hopes of getting justice for the victims. Similarly, the removal of posts in bodies such as TAG_OPEN_span_92 TAG_CLOSE_span_93 TAG_OPEN_span_93 TAG_CLOSE_span_94 the Information Commission and the Teachers Service Commission will hinder transparency and reforms in the education sector. With the exception of the Council of Lawyers, almost all professional regulators are now waiting for new appointments or restructuring by the government. <\/span><\/p>\n

Administrative purge or political retribution<\/b>}? <\/b><\/p>\n

{{TAG_OPEN_span_91}<\/span>}’<\/span>‘Iron discipline<\/span>‘ <\/span>‘ and <\/span>‘<\/span>‘<\/span>‘ <\/span>{{ Proponents argue that he has an agenda to do TAG_OPEN_span_83}}. Its main objective seems to be to reorganize the bodies that are full of cadres of the old political parties and are sluggish in their work. However, the legal challenges and possible interference of the courts could further complicate the process by making more than two dozen agencies leaderless at the same time, including <\/span>, <\/span>{{TAG_OPEN_span_81}. There are also allegations that the concerned officials were not given a chance to explain while relieving them en masse and the rule of law was violated. <\/span><\/p>\n

Press Freedom: A New Chapter in Crisis<\/b><\/p>\n

{{TAG_OPEN_span_80} On the one hand, the government is interfering in the administrative structure, while on the other hand, the issue of press freedom has become very frightening. On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, public statistics and media reactions have caused more panic than enthusiasm. According to the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ), there were 131 incidents of violation of press freedom in the year 2082 BS, which shows how illiberal the state is towards the media. <\/span><\/p>\n

If the statement of FNJ President Nirmala Sharma is to be believed, <\/span>, <\/span> serious questions have been raised on the intention of this government led by the RSP.TAG_OPEN_span_79 30 direct attacks <\/span>, <\/span>} 26 arrests and obstructions and the suspicious death of 1 journalist are not uncommon occurrences. In particular, <\/span>‘<\/span> Genji{<\/span>‘ <\/span>} Millions of physical damage to media houses and bullets fired on journalists during the agitation seem to be an attempt to undermine the fourth ecliptic of democracy. <\/span><\/p>\n

Economic and Social Pressures in the Media Sector<\/b><\/p>\n

Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has advocated that it is the responsibility of the state to create an environment where journalists should not be intimidated just by writing the truth.TAG_OPEN_span_70 The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has accused the ban on advertisements of weakening mainstream journalism in the name of <\/span>, <\/span> and creating economic crisis and increasing misinformation on social media ({{TAG_OPEN_span_67 TAG_CLOSE_span_68 TAG_CLOSE_span_67}}. When the state, instead of protecting those seeking the truth, makes it more insecure<\/span>, <\/span>, then the very foundation of democracy is shaken. <\/span><\/p>\n

Samagrama<\/b>},<\/b><\/p>\n

The Challenge of Balance and the Way Forward <\/b><\/p>\n

Prime Minister Balen’s <\/span>‘<\/span> Administrative Surgery<\/span>‘ <\/span>} has sent a message to the country: “It will no longer work in the old way.”TAG_OPEN_span_63 But such collective steps in the name of <\/span>, <\/span>} and reform also run the risk of destroying institutional memory ({{TAG_OPEN_span_56 TAG_CLOSE_span_57 TAG_CLOSE_span_56}} and further destabilizing the state. <\/span><\/p>\n

The real test of the Balen government has now begun. What kind of people are appointed to the dozens of these vacant bodies<\/span>}? <\/span> Would they really qualify for the government’s <\/span>‘<\/span>‘s man<\/span>‘ <\/span>} only<\/span>? <\/span>How does the government address the suspicion of press freedom <\/span>? <\/span>The answers to these questions will determine the democratic character of this government and the future course of action.TAG_OPEN_span_44 Whether administrative surgery will heal the wound or add <\/span>, <\/span> will be clear in the next few months. <\/span><\/p>\n

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