Government of Nepal


The Government of Nepal is an executive body and the central government of Nepal. Prior to the abolition of the Nepali monarchy in 2008, it was officially known as His Majesty's Government.
The head of state is the President and the Prime Minister holds the position of the Head of executive. The role of President is largely ceremonial as the functioning of the government is managed entirely by the Prime Minister who is appointed by the Parliament. The heads of constitutional bodies are appointed by the President on the recommendation of Constitutional Council, with the exception of the Attorney General, who is appointed by the President on the recommendation of Prime Minister.

History

Old Bharadari governmentship

The character of government in Kingdom of Nepal was driven from consultative state organ of the previous Gorkha hill principality, known as Bharadar. These Bharadars were drawn from high caste and politically influential families. For instance; Thar Ghar aristocratic group in previous Gorkha hill principality. Bharadars formed consultative body in the kingdom for the most important functions of the state as Councellors, Ministers and Diplomats. There was no single successful coalition government as court politics were driven from large factional rivalries, consecutive conspiracies and ostracization of opponent Bharadar families through assassination rather than legal expulsion. Another reason was the minority of the reigning King between 1777 and 1847 that led to establishment of anarchial rule. The government was stated to have controlled by regents, Mukhtiyars and alliance of political faction with strong fundamental support. In the end of the 18th century, the central politics was regularly dominated by two notable political factions; Thapas and Pandes. As per historians and contemporary writer Francis Hamilton, the government of Nepal comprised
As for Regmi states, the government of Nepal comprised
In 1794, King Rana Bahadur Shah came of age and his first act was to re-constitute the government such that his uncle, Prince Bahadur Shah of Nepal, had no official part to play. Rana Bahadur appointed Kirtiman Singh Basnyat as Chief Kaji among the newly appointed four Kajis though Damodar Pande was the most influential Kaji. Kirtiman had succeeded Abhiman Singh Basnyat as Chief Kaji while Prince Bahadur Shah was succeeded as Chief Chautariya by Prince Ranodyot Shah, then heir apparent of King Rana Bahadur Shah by a Chhetri Queen Subarna Prabha Devi. Kajis had held the administrative and executive powers of nation after the fall of Chief Chautariya Prince Bahadur Shah in 1794. Later, Kirtiman Singh was secretly assassinated on 28 September 1801, by the supporters of Raj Rajeshwari Devi and his brother Bakhtawar Singh Basnyat, was then given the post of Chief Kaji. Later Damodar Pande was appointed by Queen Rajrajeshwari as Chief Kaji. When the exiled abdicated King Rana Bahadur Shah prepared his return in 1804, he arrested many government officials including then Chief Kaji Damodar Pande and sacked the reigning government. He took over the administration of Nepal by assuming the position of Mukhtiyar. A new government was constituted with favoring officials. Bhimsen Thapa was made a second kaji; Ranajit Pande, who was the father-in-law of Bhimsen's brother, was made the Mul Kaji; Sher Bahadur Shah, Rana Bahadur's half-brother, was made the Mul Chautariya; while Rangnath Paudel was made the Raj Guru. Later in April 1806, tensions arose between Chief Chautariya Sher Bahadur Shah and Mukhtiyar Rana Bahadur Shah on the night of 25 April 1806 during a meeting at Tribhuvan Khawas's house where around 10 pm, Sher Bahadur in desperation drew a sword and killed Rana Bahadur Shah before being cut down by nearby courtiers, Bam Shah and Bal Narsingh Kunwar, also allies of Bhimsen. The assassination of Rana Bahadur Shah triggered a great massacre in Bhandarkhal and at the bank of Bishnumati river after which Kaji Bhimsen killed 55 senior officials to benefit from the chaos. He was declared Mukhtiyar of Nepal and led the new government from a royal mandate of minor King Girvan Yuddha Bikram Shah.
Mukhtiyars ruled over the executive and administrative functions of the state until its replacement by British conventional Prime Minister in 1843 conferred upon then ruling Mukhtiyar Mathabar Singh Thapa.

Ideals of the old Bharadari governmentship

The policies of the old Bharadari governments were derived from ancient Hindu texts as Dharmashastra and Manusmriti. The King was considered as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and was the chief authority over legislative, judiciary and executive functions. The judiciary functions were decided on the principles of Hindu Dharma codes of conduct. The king had full rights to expel any person who offended the country and also pardon the offenders and grant return to the country. The government on practicality was not an absolute monarchy due to the dominance of Nepalese political clans making the Shah monarch a puppet ruler. These basic Hindu templates provide the evidence that Nepal was administered as a Hindu state.

Head of state

Ministries

MinistryMinisterIn Office Since
Office of Prime MinisterKhadga Prasad Oli15 February 2018
Ministry of Home AffairsRam Bahadur Thapa26 February 2018
Ministry of FinanceYuba Raj Khatiwada26 February 2018
Ministry of Foreign AffairsPradip Kumar Gyawali16 March 2018
Ministry of DefenceIshwor Pokhrel26 February 2018
Ministry of Federal Affairs and General AdministrationHridayesh Tripathi
Ministry of EducationGiriraj Mani Pokharel16 March 2018
Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and TransportBasanta Kumar Nemwang
Ministry of Forest and EnvironmentShakti Bahadur Basnet16 March 2018
Ministry of Industry, Commerce and SuppliesLekh Raj Bhatta
Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil AviationYogesh Bhattarai31 July 2019
Ministry of Information and CommunicationsDr.Yuba Raj Khatiwada
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock DevelopmentGhanashyam Bhusal16 March 2018
Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty AlleviationPadma Kumari Aryal
Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social SecurityRameshwor Ray Yadav
Ministry of Urban DevelopmentBasanta Kumar Nemwang
Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary AffairsDr. Shiva Maya Tumbahamphe
Ministry of Water Resources and EnergyBarsaman Pun16 March 2018
Ministry of Women, Children and Senior CitizenParbat Gurung
Ministry of Health and Population Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal
Ministry of Water SupplyBina Magar16 March 2018
Ministry of Youth and Sports Jagat Bahadur Bishwakarma16 March 2018

Constitutional Bodies

Security services

International organisation participation

United Nations, , SAARC, ESCAP, FAO, ICAO, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IMF, IMO, Interpol, UNCTAD, UNESCO, WHO, WTO.