1) Laxmi Sapkota has been appointed as the new chief of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) by President Bidya Devi Bhandari on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council.
2) Sapkota's appointment is controversial as he faces allegations of corruption and suppressing protests during his tenure as chief secretary.
3) There are calls for Sapkota to publicly declare his wealth as required by law in order to ensure transparency. However, there are doubts about whether he will do so or continue operating behind a veil of secrecy like in the past.