Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has instructed all agencies under the ministry to work in a manner that aligns with the sentiments of the Jenji movement and ensures justice for its supporters. Speaking at the regular Senior Management Team (SMT) meeting held on Sunday under the chairmanship of Home Secretary Rameshwar Dangal, Minister Aryal directed all staff to perform their duties with the dedication of an “activist” and focus entirely on election preparations.
He stated, “This government has been formed for the purpose of holding elections. Therefore, I instruct you to go beyond traditional structures and outdated laws, use technology effectively, make the elections more participatory, and ensure that citizens can fully exercise their voting rights.”
The minister also urged department heads to ensure effective performance from their offices, encouraging employees to address public concerns, reach out to service seekers, and deliver services in a way that enables people to feel real change.
He emphasized that only by strengthening the Jenji Coordination Committee established in the ministry and addressing public grievances—especially those of victims—can the ministry counter false and misleading narratives being spread outside.
Minister Aryal also instructed officials to finalize the relief procedure for injured protesters soon and begin distributing relief cards directly in the field.
Home Secretary Rameshwar Dangal shared that he is satisfied with the ministry’s recent performance. He informed the meeting that more than a dozen regulations, including the National Identity Card Regulation and Armed Police Regulation, have already been amended, while the Citizenship Regulation is in its final phase.
Security for NPL to Be Strengthened
Meanwhile, Minister Aryal reviewed the security arrangements for the second season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), which begins on Monday. He discussed security readiness with Kathmandu Chief District Officer Ishwar Raj Paudel and Kathmandu Police Chief Ramesh Thapa.
According to his secretariat, the minister instructed authorities to maintain strict and effective security throughout the tournament and prevent any untoward incidents. He said, “As this is the first time that night cricket will be played, the security arrangements must be even stronger and well-coordinated.”
Earlier, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) had requested fans to watch the opening match from home, as all tickets for the match had already been sold out. CAN Secretary Paras Khadka made the request through a video message.
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