Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:35am on 23 Apr 2026,Thursday International
Nepal’s new government led by Balen Shah is facing early instability, with two ministers resigning within 26 days, raising concerns over governance credibility. Home Minister Sudan Gurung stepped down citing accountability issues, while Labour Minister Dipak Kumar Sah resigned earlier over alleged misuse of office. The developments have dented the reformist image of the Rastriya Swatantra Party. Meanwhile, strict enforcement of customs duties on goods from India has triggered anger in border regions, impacting daily livelihoods. Rising fuel prices following global tensions have worsened inflation, intensifying public dissatisfaction. Together, political instability, economic strain, and policy backlash are mounting pressure on Nepal’s new leadership. (PC: Reuters)
