Nepal's Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Resigns After 26 Days in Office

Summary

Sudhan Gurung, Nepal's Home Minister and Rastriya Swatantra Party leader, resigned after 26 days amid controversies including high-profile arrests and property disputes.

Key Points
  • Sudhan Gurung, representing Rastriya Swatantra Party from Gorkha Constituency No-1, became Home Minister on Chaitra 13.
  • He was involved in controversial arrests of notable figures such as former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak.
  • Gurung faced criticism over his family's extensive land holdings and his business connections, especially related to Deepak Bhatt.
  • Due to mounting controversies and inability to address allegations satisfactorily, Gurung resigned after 26 days in office.
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