Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Resigns, Hands Over Ministry to Prime Minister

Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has resigned from his position on “moral grounds” amidst questions regarding the source of his assets. Elected as a member of the House of Representatives from Gorkha 1, Gurung stated on social media that he resigned “to ensure an impartial investigation related to issues concerning me and to avoid any conflict of interest while holding the position.”

Prime Minister Badendra Shah’s Press and Research Officer Deepa Dahal confirmed that Gurung met the Prime Minister on Wednesday to submit his resignation letter. According to her, the Prime Minister has temporarily taken charge of the Home Ministry. Gurung was appointed Home Minister on the very day the cabinet under Shah’s leadership was formed.

Following the public disclosure of his asset details, various questions arose about the sources of his income and investments. Gurung tendered his resignation on the 27th day after becoming a minister. He is the second person to resign from the current cabinet; Dipak Kumar Sah resigned within two weeks amid controversy over his wife’s appointment.

In a Facebook post, Gurung expressed, “Questions, comments, and public expectations raised from the citizens’ level regarding my shares and related matters have deeply concerned me. Morality is greater than any position for me, and there is no power greater than public trust.” Clarifying his resignation for an impartial investigation, he added, “If we truly seek change, everyone must stand on the path of truth, integrity, and self-purification.”