Put in papers: PM to Labour Minister; Belbase's party denies bribery charges

Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai has directed Labour Minister Kumar Belbase to tender his resignation at the earliest.

Labour Minister Kumar Belbase

Bhattarai's directive comes as a video showing the minister demand hefty sums from those seeking ministry approval to start 'manpower' companies surfaced in the media.

The Prime Minister has said he will relieve the minister from the post if he does not resign himself.
Belbase's party CPN-M, meanwhile, has defended the minister and said he is innocent.

Belbase's predecessor Sarita Giri was also relived of her responsibilities after being accused of being involved in corruption. nepalnews.com