Two Resignations, Border Anger: Trouble Mounts For Nepal's New Government

Prime Minister Balen Shah takes charge of the Home Ministry on a temporary basis until a replacement is named.

Early controversies, ministerial exits, and unpopular policies place Shah's administration under intense scrutiny.

Nepal is ranked 109th out of 180 countries on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index.

Inflation rises and restrictions tighten, fueling public dissatisfaction with the new government.

Petrol prices jump from around 150 NPR to nearly 225 NPR per litre, contributing to higher living costs amid tightening restrictions.

Border residents, who rely on cheaper Indian goods for daily essentials, face disruption and anger as enforcement actions circulate on social media.

A rule requiring customs duty on goods worth more than 100 NPR brought from India is being enforced, with authorities checking individuals and confiscating goods that refuse to pay.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigns, citing questions over his investments and personal dealings; he says morality is greater than position and that public life must remain clean.

Labour Minister Dipak Kumar Sah resigns 13 days after taking the oath, following pressure from within his party, after allegations that he misused his office to secure a board position for his wife at the Health Insurance Board.