Nepal PM Reappoints Home Minister After Probe Clears Him of Financial Misconduct

Nepal's Interior Minister Sudan Gurung has been reinstated after an investigation cleared him of financial wrongdoing. Balendra Shah reappointed Gurung.  | World News

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Sudan Gurung, Nepal's home minister, has been reinstated after an investigation into his finances found no wrongdoing.

He resigned on April 22, citing a desire for a 'fair investigation' into allegations surrounding his financial investments.

Gurung had been accused of failing to disclose certain investments, prompting the government to order a review.

However, a committee tasked with examining the allegations has now cleared him, leading to his return to the cabinet.

Gurung emerged as a prominent figure after Nepal's Gen-Z protest movement in September and later entered electoral politics.

He won from Gorkha in the March 5 elections, securing a place in Parliament before being appointed home minister by Prime Minister Balendra Shah.