The appointment of Buddhist nun Ani Choying Drolma as vice-chair of the Lumbini Development Trust has triggered public backlash due to unresolved, long-standing allegations regarding her citizenship status and a dormant money-laundering investigation. Critics argue that the government should have addressed these legal and financial questions before appointing her to a significant public office.
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The appointment of Buddhist nun Ani Choying Drolma as vice-chair of the Lumbini Development Trust has triggered public backlash due to unresolved, long-standing allegations regarding her citizenship status and a dormant money-laundering investigation. Critics argue that the government should have addressed these legal and financial questions before appointing her to a significant public office.
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