Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned amid scrutiny over his wealth disclosures and alleged business links with a businessman under money-laundering investigation. This marks the second ministerial setback for PM Balendra Shah's anti-corruption government within weeks, highlighting early challenges to its clean governance agenda.
Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned amid scrutiny over his wealth disclosures and alleged business links with a businessman under money-laundering investigation. This marks the second ministerial setback for PM Balendra Shah's anti-corruption government within weeks, highlighting early challenges to its clean governance agenda.
Sudan Gurung, Nepal's home minister who took office on March 27, resigned on Wednesday after less than a month in office amid growing criticism of his finances. The 38-year-old, who was a key figure in the Gen-Z protests that toppled the previous government last September, said he stepped down to ensure a fair investigation, stating morality is greater than position and there is no greater power than public trust. Prime Minister Balendra Shah will take charge of the home ministry until a new appointment is made.
