Gyanendra Shahi
Gyanendra Shahi is an RPP lawmaker known for vocal public campaigning and government critique. In recent days, he has been heavily focused on pressing the government for faster rescue operations and relief management for workers trapped in flood-hit tunnels.
Summary
Gyanendra Shahi is a Nepali politician and Member of Parliament representing the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP). Known for his vocal anti-establishment style, he frequently raises issues concerning government accountability, public service delivery, and disaster response.
Recent activity
Monitored Nepal Army rescue efforts at the Haku-216 and Trishuli-3A tunnels after workers trapped for 10 days were brought out alive.
Urged leaders and political parties not to politicize ongoing tunnel rescue operations.
Criticized the Home Minister for photo-ops and called for deploying technical experts and mud-clearing machinery to the Rasuwa tunnel.
Slammed government authorities for delayed rescue operations after workers remained trapped for days.
Demanded international climate compensation from high carbon-emitting countries following flood disasters.
Context
Gyanendra Shahi entered mainstream politics through anti-corruption activism before joining the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP). As a lawmaker, he regularly challenges ministerial handling of crises, advocating for rapid disaster relief distribution, infrastructure safety, and stronger accountability across state agencies.
- current post
- Member of Parliament
- party
- Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP)
- role
- Politician, Lawmaker
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