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Nepal Minister Quits Amid Financial Scrutiny After Just Weeks in Office
Gurung stepped down after documents linked him to shares in two micro-insurance firms and prompted calls for a fair probe.
- On Wednesday, Nepal's Home Minister Sudhan Gurung resigned after his name surfaced in financial dealings with a power broker facing money laundering charges.
- Gurung emerged as a prominent leader of the 2025 Gen Z anti-corruption movement and assumed office only 26 days ago, positioning himself as a champion of transparency.
- Documents revealed Gurung held shares in Star Micro Insurance and Liberty Micro Insurance, companies linked to businessman Deepak Bhatt, who is under investigation for money laundering.
- Announcing his departure, Gurung stated he resigned to ensure "a fair investigation" into matters concerning him and to avoid conflict of interest; Prime Minister Balen Shah will handle the portfolio.
- The resignation marks a setback for the government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah, as Gurung is the second minister to step down in the new administration over misconduct issues.
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Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung resigns over alleged links to businessman under probe
Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung resigned on April 22 following scrutiny over alleged financial ties to a businessman under investigation for money laundering, citing the need to maintain public trust.
·Noida, India
Read Full ArticleNepal Home Minister, who jailed former PM Oli hours after taking oath, resigns over financial conduct allegations
Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned after three weeks in office amid financial misconduct allegations. Gurung previously jailed former prime minister K P Oli and criticized the government for ethical accountability during the ongoing Gen Z movement for good governance.
·New Delhi, India
Read Full ArticleNepali minister steps down to allow financial investigation
Nepal's new government elected on an anti-corruption platform after youth protests toppled its predecessor has now lost two ministers in weeks. Sudan Gurung said he was quitting to ensure "a fair investigation."
·Bonn, Germany
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C 29%
R 47%
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