Home Minister Sudan Gurung on police firing, Gen Z justice, religious tensions and the criticism he faces

In an exclusive interview, Gurung addresses controversies surrounding him, the challenges of modern crowd control, and his vision for institutionalising the ministry.

Inside the Home Minister’s office at Singha Durbar, amidst security briefing files, memorandums, and discussion notes, sits a small clay pot filled with soil. At first glance, it might look like a simple piece of decor. But for Home Minister Sudan Gurung, it is a keepsake brought from the border village of Susta—a constant reminder of the struggles faced by border communities and the pressing issue of national boundaries.