Thursday, March 12th, 2026

Youth Minister Bablu Gupta resigns to contest elections



KATHMANDU: Youth and Sports Minister Bablu Gupta has resigned from his post after confirming his candidacy for the March 5 elections. He submitted his resignation to the Prime Minister ahead of the polls.

The 28-year-old Gupta was appointed minister on October 26, 2025, and became the youngest minister in the interim government led by Sushila Karki.

A social activist by background, Gupta led several movements and joined the government following the Gen-Z movement.

Currently, he is in Janakpur preparing for the elections under the banner of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). Gupta said his resignation is aimed at focusing fully on the election campaign. As Monday was a public holiday, his resignation has not yet been formally accepted.

Originally from Siraha, Gupta has made notable contributions in youth development and the sports sector during his tenure.

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