Mar 27, Kathmandu - Newly elected Home Minister, Sudan Gurung, has issued a stern directive to put an end to the suffering caused by VIP movements that disrupt public life. Speaking at a program organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Minister Gurung emphasized that the practice of halting major roads and causing hours-long traffic jams for the movement of ministers or other VIPs is no longer acceptable.

He highlighted that such VIP protocols often lead to ambulances being stranded and women in labor suffering on the streets, which he described as a mockery of democracy. Gurung instructed the Home Secretary to revise the existing procedures to prevent such disruptive VIP movements in the future.

Addressing issues within government offices, Gurung pointed out that cumbersome service delivery and bureaucratic hurdles are root causes of corruption. He stressed the need for a 'One Door Service System' to reduce direct contact between citizens and officials, leveraging technology to streamline services. He believes that providing direct and swift access to services after a single application will foster genuine good governance.

Reflecting his own background from a common citizen's standpoint, Gurung assured that VIP privileges should not halt essential services anymore. He called for a strong commitment over the next five years to work diligently for the country's development, starting with respecting citizens.

Furthermore, Gurung proposed establishing a separate department or center involving the Ministries of Education, Health, and Finance to ensure timely services to the families of martyrs and injured soldiers those who have sacrificed for the nation. He also urged media outlets to act as partners in national development and to exercise caution in news dissemination to promote a positive image of the country.