KATHMANDU, April 20: Rajendra Lingden, chair of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party, has called on the government to immediately clarify allegations regarding Home Minister Sudan Gurung and his reported association with controversial businessman Deepak Bhatt.
Speaking at a party programme in Kathmandu on Monday, Lingden said the government and the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) must clearly state their position after documents surfaced showing Gurung’s shareholding in Star Micro Insurance, a company linked to Bhatt. “The government must immediately make its position clear. The home minister should clarify his position, and the party leadership must also state its stance,” Lingden said.
He added that a government that advocates for good governance cannot remain silent on issues being widely discussed in the media.
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Lingden also criticized what he described as “stunt-driven governance,” arguing that symbolic or publicity-focused actions cannot run the country. Referring to his personal experience, he said that while he was able to renew his license, claims suggesting widespread distribution were exaggerated.
Additionally, the RPP chair accused the government of creating “state terror” under the pretext of demolishing unauthorized roadside structures, expressing dissatisfaction over recent enforcement actions. He stressed that transparency and accountability are essential, particularly when serious allegations involve high-ranking officials.
