Telegraph:
These democrats?
by Niraj Aryal
Some popular names as compiled by the civic commission is as follows:
Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba owns a palace like personal residence in Budhanilakantha in a 6 ropani landmass. His wife Dr. Arju Deuba owns a Prado worth Rs 32 Lakhs.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Ram Chandra Poudyal, 90 ropani of land in Kathmandu, shares in Holyland School, Little Angels School and Shrilankha Offset Press.
Former Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka owns two buildings in Sanepa and Pulchowk. A house in Uttar Pradesh, India and a Jeep worth Rs. 40 Lakhs. His wife owns lands at various parts of the Kingdom. Also hold shares in Satybati Manpower Company.
Former Minister Govinda Raj Josee, has two buildings in Gaurighat, Kathmandu and bank balance expected to be in astronomical amounts.
Former Minister Chirinjivi Wagle, a three story building in Kathmandu, 2 ropani land in Thamel, 40 bigha land in Chitwan, owner of a trekking agency, his daughter in law owns a manpower company as well.
Former Minister Bal Bahadur K.C, three buildings and 2 ropani land in Kathmandu, a Pajero worth Rs 32 Lakhs.
Former Minister Arjun Nar Singh KC, a building in Kathmandu, a Pajero, a petrol pump, 40 trucks, and his wife holds some shares in Garuda Air.
Former Minister Ram Sharan Mahat, a building in Kathmandu, a Pajero and owns a money exchange.
Former Minister Jayprakash Prasad Gupta, a building worth Rs 40 Lakhs in Kathmandu, a jeep worth Rs 24 lakhs, 10 bigha land in Saptari and a Cold Store, holds some shares in Aagni Yatayat and a offset press.
Former Minister Chakra Prasad Bastola, a building in Kathmandu, a jeep (32 lakhs), a tea estate (4000 bigha) in Assam, India, and owns lands and buildings in various parts of the country.
(For the corrupts in the UML camp, keeping reading telegraph next week).
Courtesy Janbhawana Weekly, dated February 7th 2005.
