Nepals Home Minister Resigns Amid Second Cabinet Exit This Month

Nepal’s Minister of Home Affairs Resigns Amid Investigations

Sudan Gurung, a member of Save Share Nepal, has stepped down as the country’s minister of home affairs less than a month into his tenure. According to a statement posted on social media, Gurung cited questions about his investments and other matters as the reason for his resignation.

Gurung’s departure comes after he ordered the arrest of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and his home minister, Ramesh Lekhak, in connection with an investigation into their roles during a crackdown on youth-led protests last September. The rapper-turned-politician had taken office as prime minister following his party’s sweep of power in the recent parliamentary election.

As part of the government’s 100-point reform agenda, a five-member commission was formed to investigate the assets of politicians and officials. Gurung’s resignation follows earlier dismissals of other ministers, including the labour minister who was removed after allegations of misuse of position.

The prime minister’s office has confirmed the reception of Gurung’s resignation, stating that Shah will take charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs until a new appointment is made. The government currently ranks 109th out of 180 countries on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index.

Source: Al Jazeera