RSP bars lawmaker Khagendra Sunar from duties amid abuse and blackmail allegations

The RSP has barred lawmaker Khagendra Sunar from official duties while its disciplinary commission investigates allegations of abuse, threats, blackmail and suspicious financial transactions.

PUBLISHED14-OCT-2026 06:02 PM

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RSP bars lawmaker Khagendra Sunar from duties amid abuse and blackmail allegations

Kathmandu, October 14, 2026 — The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has barred lawmaker and central committee member Khagendra Sunar from carrying out his party and public representative responsibilities while its disciplinary commission investigates allegations of abuse, threats, blackmail and questionable financial transactions.

The decision came after audio clips and details of alleged financial dealings involving Sunar circulated publicly. The party announced the restriction on Tuesday, describing the allegations as serious. Sunar has rejected the claims that he is the person heard in the recordings, and the allegations have not been established as fact.

The statement was issued by party General Secretary Bipin Kumar Acharya following discussions among senior leaders led by party chair Rabi Lamichhane. The party said allegations of this nature against any member or elected representative required serious consideration.

According to the statement, allegations involving conduct that disrespects women, inappropriate pressure, threats and suspicious financial transactions were matters of significant concern. The party reaffirmed its stated policy of zero tolerance for harassment of women, misuse of public office and criminal conduct, directing its central disciplinary commission to begin an immediate inquiry.

Until the investigation is completed, Sunar has been instructed to stay away from official functions and events in his capacity as a public representative. The party said the measure was intended to protect the inquiry and ensure that public responsibilities were exercised according to expected standards.

RSP Chief Whip Kabindra Burlakoti said the case had been referred to the disciplinary commission to determine whether the material released publicly was authentic. He said the party would cooperate with state authorities if they opened a separate investigation and would take strict action if Sunar were found guilty.

Party whip Prakash Chandra Pariyar said the possible disciplinary measures could extend to removing Sunar from his parliamentary position and terminating his party membership. He said the party statute provided for penalties ranging from suspension to a right-to-recall process, depending on the inquiry’s findings.

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“The person heard in the audio circulating on social media is not me. I have neither said nor done these things,” he claimed. Sunar alleged that individuals were attempting to implicate him through AI-generated content or impersonation. He said he was prepared to cooperate with any investigation conducted by his party, Parliament or the government.

Following Sunar’s denial, Jana Aastha released another clip with the headline “Is this really AI, honourable MP?” The publication claimed the recording contained additional threats and obscene remarks directed at the woman and her son. Neither the claims nor the authenticity of the recordings has been independently verified.

Media reports have identified the woman allegedly targeted by Sunar as a former member of the Bagmati provincial cabinet under then Chief Minister Rajendra Pandey. Pandey told Kantipur that security personnel had informed him about a domestic dispute involving a former minister.

“One of the security personnel assigned to my protection told me that a minister was having disputes with her husband. I didn’t know who her husband was, but I was told that their relationship was poor and that she was being beaten,” Pandey said. He added that he had contacted the former minister and advised her to avoid arguments with her husband.

Police have not launched a formal criminal investigation, saying a complaint from the alleged victim is required under the relevant legal provisions. Officers are conducting preliminary inquiries into information circulating publicly, but the woman’s current condition remains unclear. Authorities have not confirmed whether she has contacted investigators.