Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Accused of Rent Default on Leased Land in Pokhara
Summary
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung of Pokhara is accused of defaulting on rent payments for leased public land where he had started building a tourist resort but abandoned the project.
Key Points
- Home Minister Sudhan Gurung leased public land in Pokhara for 15 years but defaulted on rent payments after paying only for one year.
- The landowner, Om Bahadur Gurung, reported not receiving rent for 5-6 years and has been unable to reach the Minister.
- Gurung constructed some tourist structures but abandoned the project after disputes with locals during construction.
- Pokhara Mayor Dhanraj Acharya commented on the situation, stating Gurung had suggested using a bulldozer on his land, highlighting ongoing conflicts.
