Kathmandu, October 11: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has begun preparations to expand the Council of Ministers by including representatives from the Gen-Z movement.

According to sources close to the Prime Minister’s Office, four new ministers are set to be appointed and sworn in by Monday.

The new ministers representing the Gen-Z group are likely to be:

Ganpatilal Shrestha – Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation

Bablu Gupta – Ministry of Youth and Sports

Ramji Ram – Ministry of Health and Population

Tasi Lhajom – Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens

However, another source close to the Prime Minister said that Karki is still holding further discussions regarding Tasi’s appointment.

Ganpatilal Shrestha is a well-known activist advocating for the protection of national heritage. He has long spoken out against the use of concrete in heritage reconstruction projects after the earthquake—such as at Rani Pokhari and the Pashupati area—and also campaigned against the commercialization of Khula Manch and the use of cement and iron rods in Balgopaleshwar Temple.

Bablu Gupta, who will take charge of the Youth and Sports Ministry, led the Free Food Campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic, established a Clothing Bank, and currently runs the “Hundred Group,” which supports the education of 110 students. He is also known for organizing blood donation and emergency support activities and is one of the prominent leaders of the Gen-Z movement.

Dr. Ramji Ram is being appointed as Minister of Health and Population. Originally from Rautahat district, he is the first doctor from the Chamar community. During his MBBS studies, he faced severe challenges when his college demanded extra fees even in his fourth year. Despite the hardship, he persevered and completed his medical degree.

Tasi Lhajom, set to lead the Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens, hails from Limi Valley in Namkha Rural Municipality, Humla. She is an advocate for climate change issues, inspired by the hardships faced in her home village. While studying in Kathmandu with the support of a non-governmental organization, she began speaking out on climate and social justice. Tasi completed her undergraduate degree from Hindu College, Delhi University (India).

Sources also indicate that other young participants of the Gen-Z movement are being considered for positions within the Prime Minister’s Secretariat.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has been leading the interim government formed after the Gen-Z movement of September 8–9 (Bhadra 23–24). She was appointed as Prime Minister on September 12 (Bhadra 27). Since then, she has already expanded her cabinet twice, and it currently includes eight members, with this latest expansion set to further broaden representation.

People’s News Monitoring Service.