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Kathmandu— Tashi Lhajom, proposed as a new minister in the government led by Sushila Karki, has become embroiled in controversy over her citizenship and alleged links to the “Free Tibet” movement.
A youth group called Karnali GenZ issued a statement demanding an investigation into Lhajom’s citizenship and her involvement in any politically sensitive movements related to Nepal–China relations. The group’s coordinator, Supriya Shahi, outlined four key demands, including transparency about Lhajom’s connection to Karnali Province and her contributions to local development. The statement warned that the government would be held responsible if it ignored their concerns.
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Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) spokesperson and former lawmaker from Jumla, Gyanendra Shahi, also objected to the government’s plan, alleging that a “Tibetan-origin activist involved in the Free Tibet campaign” was being considered for ministerial appointment. He warned that such a move would threaten Nepal’s sovereignty and national integrity.
According to Shahi, Lhajom studied in Dharamshala—the seat of the Dalai Lama’s exiled government—and later obtained a U.S. green card after working at the American Embassy.
The controversy emerged shortly after reports that Lhajom’s name was under consideration for a ministerial post, coinciding with the Dalai Lama’s congratulatory message to the newly formed government. The issue has now sparked a broader debate over citizenship, nationalism, and foreign influence in Nepali politics.
