Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to expand his cabinet, inducting at least two ministers, including reappointing Sudan Gurung as the Home Minister. Gurung will take the oath along with Independent lawmaker Mahabir Pun, who will be sworn in as the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation.
The appointment comes after the government restructured its ministries, reducing the total number from 25 to 18, and creating a separate Ministry for Science, Technology and Innovation. Pun, a well-known social innovator and entrepreneur, had long been advocating for the establishment of a dedicated ministry focused on science, research, and technological development.
Gurung had earlier resigned from the post following controversy over allegations related to his assets. However, a committee formed to investigate the allegations reportedly cleared him of the charges, paving the way for his return to the Home Ministry.
