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Missing Vehicle Sparks Controversy for Nepal's Labour Minister

7/6/2025

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On July 6, Nepal's Ministry of Labour reported a missing official vehicle, which was located two days later after reaching out to the Home Ministry. Controversy erupted as Labour Minister Bhandari permitted Loktantrik Samajbadi Party leader Thakur to use the vehicle, with conflicting accounts suggesting both Thakur and his daughter may have been involved in its use.

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On July 6, Nepal's Ministry of Labour reported a missing official vehicle, which was located two days later after reaching out to the Home Ministry. Controversy erupted as Labour Minister Bhandari permitted Loktantrik Samajbadi Party leader Thakur to use the vehicle, with conflicting accounts suggesting both Thakur and his daughter may have been involved in its use.