Published on: NepaleseInUAE.com
For the Nepalese working abroad, dreaming of a better Nepal
The recent decision of the Nepali government to remove Kul Man Ghising from his position as Managing Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has left many Nepalese, both at home and abroad, stunned and disappointed. For the millions of us working overseas—many in the UAE—who follow the nation’s development with hopeful eyes, this move feels like a betrayal of progress, meritocracy, and long-term vision.
Kul Man Ghising is not just a name—he is a symbol of change. He is the man who turned a failing organization into a success story, the man who gave Nepal uninterrupted electricity after decades of load-shedding. He is the reason we can proudly tell people abroad that our country now enjoys 24/7 power, even when much wealthier nations struggle to do the same.
Removing a capable leader like him—without a transparent explanation, clear successor, or visible plan—signals something more troubling: politics is once again being allowed to interfere with performance.
Let’s not forget: under Ghising’s leadership, NEA went from loss to profit. Hydropower projects were fast-tracked. Nepal not only became self-sufficient in electricity but started exporting surplus energy to India. These achievements brought real, measurable progress to Nepal. Progress that should be celebrated, nurtured, and expanded—not punished.
For those of us working in the UAE and elsewhere, this is personal. We send billions of rupees home every year, hoping our hard-earned money helps build a better Nepal. We want to invest in our villages, open businesses, build homes—but how can we do that if we don’t have faith in our institutions? When a proven leader like Ghising is dismissed so casually, it sends a message that performance doesn’t matter, connections do.
Nepal cannot afford to play games with its future. Energy is the backbone of development, and the NEA is not a playground for political appointments. At a time when we need stable leadership and a clear vision for energy security and economic growth, this decision creates uncertainty and erodes trust.
We urge the government to reconsider this move and to put the interests of the people and the nation above petty political calculations. For once, let’s reward performance over politics.
As Nepalese living overseas, we may be far from home—but we care deeply about its future. We want a Nepal that respects and retains talent. A Nepal where leaders like Kul Man Ghising are empowered, not removed. Because when Nepal wins, we all win.
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