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Protestors Burn Effigy Of Nepal Minister Against Deposition Of Electricity Authority Chief

Nepali protestors prepare the effigy of Deepak Khadka, Minister of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, against the decision to depose the chief of the Nepal Electricity Authority, Kulman Ghising, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 25, 2025. The All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU- Unified Socialist) burns the effigy of Deepak Khadka, Minister of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, protesting the deposition of Nepal Electricity Authority Chief Kulman Ghising. A meeting of the Council of Ministers on March 24, 2025, sacks incumbent Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority, Kulman Ghising, from the post. Ghising, who is regarded as the person to put an end to power cuts in the Himalayan nation, is deposed from the post citing his poor performance. The cabinet instead appoints Hitendradev Shakya, the brother-in-law of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, as the successor of Ghising. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12193085
Date Taken	25 March 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Social Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

Nepali protestors effigy Deepak Khadka Minister of Energy Water Resources Irrigation deposition chief Nepal Electricity Authority Kulman Ghising Kathmandu 25 March 2025 All Nepal National Free Students Union ANNFSU Unified Socialist protest Council of Ministers 24 March 2025 sacked Executive Director Himalayan nation power-cuts poor performance cabinet Hitendradev Shakya brother-in-law Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli successor Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto.