Prime Minister Sushila Karki has directed the immediate removal of contract employees recruited on the basis of accessibility at Nepal Airlines Corporation.

Prime Minister Karki, who is also the Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism, summoned the board of directors and management officials of the corporation to Singha Durbar today and gave these instructions. ‘Why are the genjis shedding so much blood? Isn’t it to end nepotism, favoritism, and discrimination? While there is so much agitation here, there are people being recruited indiscriminately. Even after retiring, they have not stopped doing what they want. How bad is this?’ she said. 

Saying that the once-glorious institution has now reached a painful state, she also directed that strict action be taken to remove the irregularities within the corporation without looking at anyone’s face.  Similarly, she has directed that the reports and suggestions made so far for the reform of the corporation should be implemented with a plan.

In the program, Acting General Manager of the corporation, Janakraj Kalakheti, presented details of the accumulated loss of more than 17 billion rupees.

Prime Minister Karki compared the current state of the corporation to a wealthy man's dilapidated house and said, "Everything is there on the outside, but the inside is in a painful state. Even if it is running without any profit or loss, it would be satisfying to know that employment has been provided. That is not there either." 

Prime Minister Karki also suggested not to listen to unfair and illegal pressure from anywhere. "Political people put pressure on you. Why would you accept such pressure so easily? You are the ones who will be taken into action tomorrow," said Prime Minister Karki. "If you act in a lawful manner, no one will take action. You do not need to be afraid of the authorities when you do good work. Do not tie your hands with the authorities as an excuse."

She also questioned the corporation's tendency to not send its ship's engine for repair and to write off huge expenses by using rented engines. "This loss is a loss borne by the people," she said. "Now, drastic steps must be taken to improve this institution. We must be ready to make unpleasant decisions."  She questioned why the corporation is running into losses while private sector service providers are making huge profits.

‘The government itself has provided such huge resources. The government is supporting it. However, what is the reason for this organization running into losses?’ Her question was, ‘Would it have been better if this money had been used to build a university, school or hospital?’ 

Acting Chairman of the Corporation’s Board of Directors, Bikram Rai, pledged to take visible steps towards reform within a few days. ‘There is a need to take bold decisions in the corporation. I am ready to take even the most unpleasant decisions. I expect the government’s support for this,’ he said.