Nepal Home Minister, who jailed former PM Oli hours after taking oath, resigns

KATHMANDU: (Apr 22) Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung on Wednesday tendered his resignation – little over three weeks after taking oath – after facing allegations related to his financial conduct while in office.

Gurung became talk of the town after he jailed former prime minister K P Oli and the then home minister Ramesh Lekhak within 24 hours after assuming his post.

The resignation by Gurung, who was appointed as Home Minister on March 27, comes amid growing criticisms over his alleged business links and shares’ transactions with a controversial businessman.