Prime Minister Balen Implements Policy to Run Government from Singha Durbar Instead of Baluwatar

Prime Minister Balen Shah has adopted a policy of operating the government from Singha Durbar while using Baluwatar as his private residence. He has scheduled regular cabinet meetings at Singha Durbar during official hours from 9 AM to 5 PM. For security reasons, journalists and mobile devices are prohibited from entering the Prime Minister’s Office. The Vigilance Center is monitoring staff efficiency to ensure discipline in work. Dated 29 Chaitra, Kathmandu.

Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli held senate meetings of ten universities at Baluwatar from Jestha 25 to 32, 2082. Scholars had even raised questions regarding holding meetings at the senate itself. On Bhadra 11, 2080, then Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ held discussions with all seven provincial chiefs at Baluwatar. During Prachanda’s tenure, significant talks and negotiations were conducted at Baluwatar.

Prime Minister Balen has initiated governance from Singha Durbar. He plans to work primarily from Singha Durbar except for formal programs. On Chaitra 26, he visited the Nepali military establishment in Kharipati, Bhaktapur, to honor officers who had completed training. To date, he has held discussions with members of parliament from all provinces except Bagmati.

Prime Minister Balen’s decision to govern from Singha Durbar conveys a positive message. Former administrator Sharadaprasad Trital commented, “Baluwatar is the private residence of the Prime Minister. Governance should be conducted from Singha Durbar.” Prime Minister Balen has invigorated his team for efficient performance and instructed employees to work with high morale.