Home Minister Sudan Gurung has officially resigned amid growing scrutiny over his alleged financial ties to a businessman facing a money laundering investigation, saying that “public trust must come before office”. He announced on his social media platform that he has decided to resign to uphold high moral standards and ensure a fair investigation into recent allegations regarding his financial investments and share investments. He noted that his decision is a response to the growing public demand for transparency and the influence of the Gen Z-led movement, which advocates for accountability in leadership.
Gurung, who took office on March 27, 2026 (Chaitra 13, 2082), emphasized that he does not want his presence in the ministry to create a conflict of interest while authorities look into his business dealings. He stated that for him, “ethics is greater than position” and that leadership must be responsible to the people who fought for change. By resigning, he aims to clear his name and maintain the integrity of the government formed on the back of the recent youth led protests.
He has taught a lesson to the other political leaders who, by hook or crook, wanted to cling to the power completely undermining political morality and voice of the people. It remains, however, to be seen whether Gurung’s financial position was transparent at the time of assuming the ministerial berth.
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