Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Issues Clarification Amidst Allegations

Kathmandu. Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has issued a clarification regarding the questions raised against him.

He provided the clarification via social media on Monday.

Here is Gurung's clarification

Clarification on the matter involving my name-

In recent days, there have been various discussions linking my name. Since the matter has been presented in a somewhat complex manner, I want to clarify it in simple language. To be clear, there are many rumors, but it is necessary to understand what the facts are.

“2.5 million in shares hidden” is being claimed. The reality is that not all shares are of the same nature. I have clearly mentioned investments of over 20 million in the stock market in my property details, which anyone can view on the Council of Ministers' website. Investments in Star Micro Insurance and Liberty Micro are also included within this group. This is not a matter of hiding, but of classification. Simply put, someone trying to hide would not openly declare assets worth over 20 million. It is claimed that shares were bought before becoming a minister.

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Since when did investing in shares become a crime in this country? The entire transaction has been conducted through banking channels. There is a full account of the money that went through the bank. When it went, where it went, and to whom it went is all visible. How can money with such an account be hidden? Where would it be hidden? Now regarding the source, the amount I invested was raised through a loan, and the written promissory note is dated 2080/05/29, which is on record.

According to that promissory note, the loan amount came through banking channels and the same amount was used for investment. In other words, where the money came from is not a matter of speculation, but a matter proven by documents and bank records. “Partnership with controversial individuals” is being claimed. There are hundreds to thousands of shareholders in a single company.

Buying shares does not mean partnering with everyone. If that were to be the basis, then everyone investing in the same company would have to be considered guilty, which is not fair. That same company has investments from media houses to banks. Are they all partners or guilty? The question is simple: is being a shareholder a crime, or is it selective accusation? The charge of “Conflict of interest” has also been raised.

However, the body to investigate this matter is not the Ministry of Home Affairs, but the Department of Money Laundering Investigation under the Ministry of Finance, and that body is looking into the matter according to the procedure. If I had interfered, such an investigation process would not have moved forward. The meaning is clear: the process is ongoing, not influence.

“Investment without checking background” is also being raised. In business investments, all future conditions are not known in advance. Every investment carries risk. Making a later event the fault of a prior decision is not a fact, but an interpretation of convenience. “Not giving a reaction” has also been made a question.

It is not appropriate to react in haste on legally sensitive matters. Rumors spread quickly, but the truth comes only with evidence. The comment that “the party's slogans and actions are different” has also been made. It is not appropriate to interpret personal investment as collusion with middlemen.

Investing and being a middleman are different things; it is easy to mix them and play politics, but the truth is not that simple. In the end, I just want to say that allegations and truth are not the same thing. Decisions should be based on evidence, not emotion.

However, I will fully abide by every decision made by the party on this matter and am ready to provide necessary cooperation in the investigation. The sacrifice of the martyrs and the essence of the Gen-Z movement make us responsible to stand on evidence, not on rumors. Thank you.