KATHMANDU: Home Minister Sudan Gurung has resigned from his post amid growing criticism over alleged business links and share transactions with controversial businessmen.
Gurung submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) and also made the announcement public through social media.
Prime Minister Shah had appointed Gurung as Home Minister on the same day the Council of Ministers was formed following his assumption of office.
Gurung initially drew attention for a series of high-profile actions, including the arrest of senior officials during the early days of his tenure. However, in recent weeks, he has faced increasing scrutiny and criticism over alleged financial and business-related controversies.
According to high-level sources, Gurung’s resignation followed discussions with Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane.
Gurung stated that he resigned on moral grounds, emphasizing that public office must remain clean and leadership accountable. “Public life should be clean, and leadership should be responsible. If anyone questions the government formed on the blood and sacrifice of my 46 brothers and sisters, the answer is morality,” he said.
He further stressed that, for him, ethics outweighs position and that public trust remains the highest form of authority. “For me, morality is greater than position, and there is no power greater than public trust,” Gurung said.
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