Minister Parajuli quits over ‘unruly behavior’ in public function
KATHMANDU, July 2: Minister for Agricultural Development Hari Prasad Parajuli has tendered his resignation on Thursday morning following criticism from all the walks of life including media over his alleged indecent behavior with women while participating in paddy plantation in Mulpani, during a function to mark national paddy day on Tuesday. Parajuli submitted his resignation to CPN-UML party Chairman KP Sharma Oli.
Chiarman Oli will hand over his resignation to Prime Minister Sushil Koirala later today. Parajuli has reached leader Oli’s personal residence at Balkot to submit his resignation this morning.
Minister Parajuli was under pressure to quit from the post after photos and video footages gone viral on the online and social media showing him misbehaving with female participants.
On Wednesday, various lawmakers had also demanded action against Minister Parajuli for allegedly harassing women in public place.
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