Raj Kumar Gupta (Nepalese politician)
Raj Kumar Gupta | |
|---|---|
| राज कुमार गुप्ता | |
| Minister of Federal Affairs and General Administration of Nepal | |
| In office 15 July 2024 – 15 July 2025 | |
| President | Ram Chandra Poudel |
| Prime Minister | KP Sharma Oli |
| Preceded by | Bhanu Bhakta Joshi |
| Succeeded by | Bhagwati Neupane |
| Member of Parliament, Pratinidhi Sabha | |
| Assumed office 26 December 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Hari Narayan Rauniyar |
| Constituency | Parsa 3 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 April 1971 Parsa District |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Political party | CPN (UML) |
Raj Kumar Gupta is a Nepalese politician, belonging to the CPN (UML) who served as the Minister of Federal Affairs and General Administration of Nepal from 15 July 2024[1][2][3][4] until his resignation on 15 July 2025 amid a bribery scandal.[5][6][7] Gupta is also a member of the 2nd Federal Parliament of Nepal. In the 2022 Nepalese general election, he won the election from Parsa 3 (constituency).[8]
Controversy and Resignation
In July 2025, Minister Rajkumar Gupta resigned amid a bribery scandal that drew widespread criticism and public scrutiny. The controversy intensified after an audio recording allegedly exposing corruption under his ministry was leaked online.[9][10][11]
References
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- ^ Republica. "Here is the list of Oli-led Cabinet". My Republica. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "These are the 21 new ministers of the Oli-led government". Khabarhub. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "Newly appointed Prime Minster Oli forms 22-member cabinet - OnlineKhabar English News". 2024-07-15. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "Minister Raj Kumar Gupta, accused of taking bribes, resigns - OnlineKhabar English News". 2025-07-15. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ "Minister Gupta resigns amid bribery allegation revealed through leaked audio". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ "Federal Affairs Minister Gupta resigns amid bribery scandal". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ "Election Commission Nepal". Retrieved 2022-12-20.
- ^ "Minister Gupta quits, bribery scandal refuses to die down". The Kathmandu Post. July 15, 2025. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ "Federal Affairs Minister Gupta resigns amid bribery scandal". MyRepublica. July 15, 2025. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ "Rajkumar Gupta resigns following corruption allegations and audio leak". Khoj Samachar. July 15, 2025. Retrieved July 16, 2025.