{"id":1836,"date":"2026-04-22T09:09:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.bankingkhabar.com\/?p=1836"},"modified":"2026-04-22T09:09:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:09:57","slug":"home-minister-sudan-gurung-resigns-calls-for-impartial-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.bankingkhabar.com\/?p=1836","title":{"rendered":"Home Minister Sudan Gurung Resigns, Calls for Impartial Investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"328\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/english.bankingkhabar.com\/?attachment_id=1837\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1837\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-1837\" src=\"https:\/\/english.bankingkhabar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sudddan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"946\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/english.bankingkhabar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sudddan.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/english.bankingkhabar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sudddan-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/english.bankingkhabar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sudddan-768x373.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/a>Banking Khabar \/<\/strong> Home Minister <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Sudan Gurung<\/span><\/span> has resigned from his post, urging authorities to conduct a fair and impartial investigation into allegations against him.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"572\">Facing widespread criticism over his alleged business partnership with a controversial entrepreneur and involvement in share transactions, Gurung submitted his resignation to Prime Minister <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Balen Shah<\/span><\/span> earlier today.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"888\">Announcing his decision through Facebook, Gurung said he had taken the concerns raised by the public seriously. \u201cI have been serving honestly as Home Minister since Chaitra 13, 2082. In recent days, I have taken public questions, comments, and concerns regarding my share-related matters very seriously,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1214\">Emphasizing ethics over position, he added, \u201cFor me, morality is greater than power, and there is no force stronger than public trust.\u201d He also referenced the growing Gen Z-led movement demanding good governance, transparency, and accountability, saying it reflects the need for clean public life and responsible leadership.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1405\">Gurung stated that he himself had called for an investigation into the matter. He explained that stepping down was necessary to avoid any conflict of interest while inquiries are conducted.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1725\">\u201cIf questions are raised about a government built on the sacrifice of 46 of my brothers and sisters, the answer must be ethics,\u201d he said. \u201cTherefore, to ensure a fair investigation and to prevent any conflict of interest while holding office, I have resigned from the position of Home Minister, effective immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1921\">He further said he had fulfilled his moral responsibility and urged the public, especially youth and media professionals, to stand for truth, honesty, and integrity if genuine change is desired.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2148\">In a pointed remark, he also warned that details of share dealings involving some media personnel may gradually come to light, adding that those who aspire for an ideal state must also demonstrate sacrifice and moral courage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Banking Khabar \/ Home Minister Sudan Gurung has resigned from his post, urging authorities to conduct a fair and impartial investigation into allegations against him. 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