Balen government claims 87 percent progress, names 101 in money-laundering cases

The government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah has announced significant progress on its 100-day agenda for governance reform, claiming an overall achievement of 87.2 percent. At a press conference, government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel detailed the achievements, stating that 70 percent of the planned tasks are fully complete, with another 13 percent over 60 percent complete and 17 percent over 80 percent complete.

Pokharel described the first year as a "foundation year" for governance transformation, with reforms actively pursued in areas such as administration, public service delivery, digital governance, and financial discipline. The 100-point agenda, approved by the first Cabinet meeting on March 27, included detailed timelines, responsible agencies, and performance indicators, all monitored by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.

As a key anti-corruption measure, the government has formed an asset investigation commission. This body will examine the assets of political office-holders and senior government officials who served between 2062/63 and 2082/83 BS (Nepali calendar). The commission will recommend action against those found to have illegally acquired assets, signaling a strict stance against corruption and impunity.

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To end the corruption, asset concealment, and impunity prevalent in the country, an asset investigation commission has been formed under the Commission of Inquiry Act, 2026.