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Minister Kharel urges voters to cast their ballots for change

Kathmandu, Jan. 12

Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel has urged voters to cast their ballots for change in the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.

Inaugurating the 20th General Assembly of the Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN) in Kathmandu on Monday, he said that as the country is seeking change, people should vote in favour of change. “The country wants a change. Whoever wins through the election, we must bring good leadership. We should not become slaves to political parties or blind followers of leaders,” he said.

He stressed that candidates should not be motivated only by the lure of office but should also focus on delivering good work during their term. He emphasised the need to act independently and perform responsibly rather than seeking positions under the pressure or influence of political parties and leaders.

Minister Kharel said ECAN entrepreneurs have contributed, even if modestly, to improving the country’s economy, and pledged to support the organisation in the future regardless of the position or profession he holds.

The minister added that the significance of public office lies not in how long one remains in position but in the work carried out while in office. He said that although his time in government has been brief, he has focused on making his contributions effective.

Speaking on the occasion, ECAN President Shesh Raj Bhattarai said the organisation has been playing a significant role in producing skilled human resources through quality education.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 13 January 2026. 

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