Nepal home minister tells critics to focus on results, not where he works
Summary
Home Minister Sudan Gurung defended coordinating the flood rescue response remotely, saying critics should focus on the results of the operation rather than his physical location. Two workers were rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A tunnel, renewing hopes for others still feared trapped after the Bhotekoshi river flood.
Key Points
- Home Minister Sudan Gurung faced criticism after a video showed him at the rescue site and carrying an oxygen cylinder for one of the survivors.
- He said disaster-response work was being coordinated effectively through digital channels and online command meetings every four hours.
- Two workers, Sanjay Sah of Saptari and Kabir Maharjan of Kathmandu, were rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A tunnel and flown to Kathmandu for treatment.
- The rescue operation continues after the August 26 flood damaged the Trishuli 3A hydropower project and trapped workers underground.
