Chief Information Commissioner Acharya Takes Oath Before PM Oli

Dr. Suresh Prasad Acharya, the newly appointed Chief Information Commissioner, was sworn in today by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in a ceremony held at the Prime Minister’s residence.

Following his oath, Chief Commissioner Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Commissioners Gagan Bista and Durga Bhandari in the presence of the Prime Minister.

In his remarks, Prime Minister Oli emphasized the critical role of the National Information Commission (NIC) in implementing and upholding the Right to Information, a fundamental right enshrined in Nepal’s Constitution. He cautioned against the misuse of the right to information, stating that it should not lead to confusion or anarchy.

Also attending the ceremony were Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung and Ministry Secretary Radhika Aryal.

The appointments of Acharya, Bista, and Bhandari were decided during the Council of Ministers meeting on November 21, underscoring the government’s commitment to enhancing transparency and accountability.