Kathmandu, April 22 -- Nepal's Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has resigned from his post after allegations surfaced linking him to share transactions with a controversial businessman being investigated on charges of money laundering.

Gurung rose as the leader after the Gen-Z protest of September and won from Gorkha in the March 5 elections, making his way to the parliament and the Home Minister. On Wednesday, he submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen). He also informed the public about his decision through social media.

"I, Sudan Gurung, have been working honestly in the capacity of Minister of Home Affairs since Chaitra 13, 2082. In recent days, I have taken seriously the questions, comments, and public interest ...