The Rashtriya Swatantra Party has decided to exit the government following the resignation of party president and former Home Minister, Rabi Lamichhane, over a citizenship dispute. As a result, the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology is now without an Education Minister.
Education Minister Shishir Khanal, who was appointed to the position just 19 days prior, has also resigned from his post. The decision to leave the government came after the party's central committee and parliamentary party failed to reach an agreement with their power partner.
This development has created uncertainty in the education sector, as the Ministry is now without a leader to guide its policies and initiatives.
The resignation of Rabi Lamichhane from the post of Home Minister was a result of a Supreme Court decision. After resigning and reacquiring Nepali citizenship, the party decided to step down from its position of power.
The departure of the Rashtriya Swatantra Party from the government highlights the instability in Nepalese politics and the need for a more stable and cohesive ruling coalition.
