April 22, Kathmandu – Prime Minister Balen Shah has temporarily assumed responsibility for the Ministry of Home Affairs. This follows the resignation of Sudhan Gurung from the Home Minister position earlier today. The Prime Minister’s Secretariat announced that the responsibilities of the ministry will now be under the direct supervision of the Prime Minister.
Sudhan Gurung became embroiled in controversy after revelations surfaced about his business partnership with the contentious businessman Deepak Bhatt. Amid these allegations, Gurung demanded a fair investigation into the matter and subsequently tendered his resignation. This resignation comes just 26 days after the formation of the current government.
Questions regarding Gurung’s assets prompted him to meet the Prime Minister and submit his resignation. Earlier, he had disclosed his asset details publicly. However, concerns were raised over the unnatural nature of the disclosures, which led to additional examination of his investments, including those in microinsurance and other sectors.
Further scrutiny emerged when transactions involving donations received by the social organization ‘Hami Nepal,’ run by Gurung, were reportedly conducted through his personal accounts. This revelation increased pressure from various quarters to remove Gurung from his position. In the midst of this mounting pressure, Gurung resigned from his post on Wednesday.
