Amid Flood, Nepal Minister Talks About 'Action-Oriented' 'Rockstar' PM Shah
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra 'Balen' Shah is facing his first major administrative crisis as flash floods devastate the country. Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal praised the Prime Minister's action-oriented leadership style while confirming that hundreds, including Indian pilgrims, remain missing.
Why it matters
The crisis tests the governance capabilities of a relatively new administration and highlights the cross-border humanitarian impact of the floods on Indian citizens.
Just five months into office, Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra 'Balen' Shah is dealing with its biggest administrative challenge as a flash flood left a trail of destruction in three districts along the Tibet border. While Shah flew to Nuwako to inspect the damage, Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told NDTV how the 'rockstar' prime minister deals with challenges and his efforts to bring the best governance for Nepali people. Speaking at the NDTV World Anviksha Summit in Kathmandu, Khanal described Shah as an action-oriented prime minister who wants fast results from his cabinet. "He wants results, and he wants the results very fast. He's very focused on deliverables.
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