Newly Elected Lawmaker Sudhan Gurung Pledges Salary to Aid Injured Protesters

Kathmandu. Newly elected Member of Parliament Sudhan Gurung has announced that he will spend his official salary on the treatment and support of those injured in the 'Genji' movement. On Wednesday, through his social media Facebook, he stated that this decision of his is not 'populist'.

Addressing the criticism some have directed at this announcement, Gurung said, 'Some friends seem very agitated when I say I will spend my salary to put balm on the wounds of my injured brothers and sisters. Perhaps this is because they lack the culture of selfless service, so it is natural for them not to believe when others do it.'

Recalling that he has been serving society through his own business and hard work without taking any state benefits for the past 10 years, Gurung committed to always standing on the side of the people. 'Having been raised in a culture of supporting those in need, this is my purely personal wish and a conscientious decision,' he said, 'which I have shown not just by speaking, but also through my actions.'

He clarified that he stood with the people yesterday and will remain steadfast on this path in the future. Mentioning that time will evaluate his actions, he stated that cheap criticism will not deter him.

He further wrote in his status, 'Time will appreciate my work, but cheap criticism will never shake my resolve.'