Gokul Prasad Baskota ( ne, गोकुलप्रसाद बास्कोटा) is a Nepali politician. He served as Minister of Communication and Information Technology of Nepal. and is currently serving as the Member of

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(Nepal) elected from Kavrepalanchok-2, Province No. 3 for the second term.

Controversies

Baskota is frequently known for his uncharacteristically brash attitude, using derogatory language towards political opponents, and remarks attacking the free press. An audio clip of Baskota bargaining for 700 million in bribes with an agent of a Swiss company based in Kathmandu over the procurement of security printing for the government was leaked to media outlets. Baskota was accused of demanding a Rs 700 million bribe in exchange for a contract to print e-passports in Nepal. He subsequently resigned his ministerial position. He shortly filed a defamation lawsuit against Mr. Vijay Mishra.

References

Living people Nepal Communist Party (NCP) politicians Nepal MPs 2017–2022 Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) politicians 1970 births Nepal MPs 2022–present {{Bagmati-politician-stub