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 until his resignation on 15 July 2025 amid a bribery scandal. Gupta is also a member of the 2nd Federal Parliament of Nepal. In the 2022 Nepalese general election, he was elected from the Parsa 3 (constituency).
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."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.
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