Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Shares Stage with Controversial Religious Figures
Summary
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung shared a stage with religious figures Acharya Shriniwas and Vijay Bhandari at a memorial service marking the first anniversary of the Janji rebellion. The event drew controversy because both men have long and disputed criminal or legal backgrounds, while Gurung used the platform to urge political reform.
Key Points
- Home Minister Sudhan Gurung attended a memorial service in Kathmandu marking the first anniversary of the Janji rebellion and addressed old parties from the stage.
- The stage also featured Acharya Shriniwas and Vijay Bhandari, two controversial religious storytellers with past criminal and legal allegations.
- Police records cited in the article describe allegations against Shriniwas over a staged shooting and violence-related statements, while Bhandari has prior fraud and jail-related cases.
- The Janji Family Welfare Society said it was unaware of their backgrounds, and the appearance triggered criticism over the choice of guests.
