Month into new govt, Nepal home minister Sudan Gurung quits over links to bizmen under laundering lens – The Times of India

Month into new govt, Nepal home minister Sudan Gurung quits over links to bizmen under laundering lens – The Times of India

Nepal home minister Sudan Gurung, a handpicked aide of PM Balendra Shah, resigned on Wednesday amid scrutiny over his wealth disclosures, investments and alleged business links with businessman and power broker Deepak Bhatta, who is being investigated in a money-laundering case. In a day of dramatic developments, Shah took charge of the home ministry after…

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‘Historic first’: Balendra Shah takes oath as Nepal’s youngest Prime Minister – The Times of India

‘Historic first’: Balendra Shah takes oath as Nepal’s youngest Prime Minister – The Times of India

Balendra Shah (PTI image) Balendra Shah on Friday took oath as Nepal’s youngest Prime Minister. He assumed the office under Article 76(1) of the Constitution as the parliamentary party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). His oath was administered by President Ramchandra Paudel at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas, according to Kathmandu Post. “I,…

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PM Modi speaks with Nepal’s newly elected youth leader Balendra Shah, Rabi Lamichhane | India News – The Times of India

PM Modi speaks with Nepal’s newly elected youth leader Balendra Shah, Rabi Lamichhane | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with Nepal’s newly elected leader Balendra Shah, who is set to become the Himalayan nation’s youngest Prime Minister.“Had warm telephone conversations with Mr. Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Mr. Balendra Shah, Senior Leader of the RSP,” wrote PM Modi on X.PM…

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Peaceful Nepal elections historic, ready to work with new government: PM Modi | India News – The Times of India

Peaceful Nepal elections historic, ready to work with new government: PM Modi | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: With Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by 35-year-old rapper turned politician Balendra Shah, set to win Nepal polls by a landslide, PM Narendra Modi warmly congratulated the people and govt of Nepal on the successful and peaceful conduct of elections.“It is heartening to see my Nepali sisters and brothers exercise their democratic rights so…

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