KATHMANDU: CPN-UML leader Surya Thapa has said that the truth behind the bribery scandal involving Federal Affairs and General Administration Minister Rajkumar Gupta must be fully revealed and justice must be delivered without bias.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Thapa stressed that the resignation of Minister Gupta should not be seen as the end of the matter, but rather as a signal that a serious investigation is necessary in response to growing public pressure.
Referring to the audio recording that allegedly exposes a Rs 7.8 million bribe deal related to the transfer of land revenue officers, Thapa questioned who the voices in the recording belong to and demanded that state investigative bodies begin work immediately.
“Are those voices real or fake? Is it authentic or a product of technology? The state must find out,” he wrote, adding that everyone involved in the scandal — whether direct or indirect, including intermediaries and corrupt actors — must be brought under investigation.
“No one should escape accountability if found guilty,” Thapa declared, urging the government to investigate and identify all parties involved, regardless of their position or affiliation.
He further added that the issue is not just about accusations or political blame games, nor should it end with a single minister’s resignation. “The purpose is not to hush things up or settle political scores. It’s to ensure good governance,” he stated.
Minister Rajkumar Gupta resigned on Tuesday after an audio surfaced revealing his alleged involvement in a bribe deal to influence the transfer of a land revenue officer and secure a political appointment. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has launched a formal investigation into the matter.
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