Sudan Gurung Says No Photo Ops for Two Months If He Returns to the Home Ministry

Former Home Minister and Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Sudan Gurung says that if he returns to the ministry, visitors should avoid taking photos with him for the first two months. His message was simple: the opening stretch of a new tenure should be reserved for administrative work, not ceremonial greetings.

Gurung made the remarks while speaking about the possibility of being reappointed, saying he expects to clear the ongoing legal scrutiny around him. He framed his outlook as one of confidence, signaling that he believes the investigations will eventually be resolved in his favor.

Work first, optics later

The comment points to a deliberately low-key style of leadership. Instead of welcoming the usual round of photo opportunities and public formalities, Gurung said he would want to focus on immediate responsibilities inside the ministry.

That emphasis on speed and substance fits the broader political moment around him, where questions about his tenure have continued to attract attention. Gurung has recently defended his financial disclosures, rejecting claims that he concealed share investments and saying his stock market holdings are already listed in his property declaration.

Background to the controversy

Recent reports show Gurung has been under scrutiny over allegations tied to share investments and public disclosures. One report said he dismissed accusations that he hid investments worth Rs 2.5 million, arguing that all of his stock holdings, worth more than Rs 20 million, were publicly declared. He said the dispute centered on how the shares were classified in the declaration process.

Separately, the government formed a probe panel to look into matters of public concern raised during and after his time as home minister. That move suggests the surrounding controversy is still active, even as Gurung projects confidence about legal clearance.

A politically charged return

Gurung’s statement also reflects the unusual pressure that can come with a return to office after a short and scrutinized tenure. Reports have previously described his resignation after allegations surfaced in connection with financial dealings, adding to the sense that any reappointment would come with intense public attention.

By asking visitors to skip the photos for two months, Gurung appears to be drawing a sharp line between symbolism and delivery. If he does return, his priority, at least in his own telling, would be to get straight to the work of governing.