Decision on Japan ambassador nominee deferred until after Dashain

KATHMANDU: The parliamentary hearing committee has deferred its decision on the nomination of Jigyan Kumar Thapa as the ambassador to Japan until after the Dashain festival.

The committee postponed the decision following concerns raised regarding Thapa’s permanent residency (PR) status in Japan, his property holdings, family background, and past business engagements.

During the committee meeting, members expressed differing views on whether to approve or reject his nomination. Kabindra Burlakoti, chief whip of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, suggested that the decision should be postponed as further documentation is still required.