KATHMANDU, April 29 : Mahabir Pun, a Member of the House of Representatives, has made his property details public. He shared his asset declaration on social media, stating that he posted it on Facebook out of suspicion that the Federal Parliament Secretariat might not publish it.
Pun’s permanent address is in Khurkhure Tole, Rapti Municipality-8 in Chitwan, where he has obtained his citizenship. He has stated that he is currently living in a rented house in Hamaltol, Kaski.
According to the property details made public by the lawmaker, he owns land in four different locations but does not own a house. He has clarified that he is currently living in a rented accommodation.
Pun stated that he owns four plots of land in Ward No. 7 of Machhakhola (Majatthana) area in Kaski. He said the land was jointly purchased with Padam Pun in 2052 BS for around Rs 400,000. The total land area is approximately 4 ropani and 6 aana. He also mentioned that the land has been listed for sale, but has not yet been sold.
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He further disclosed that he owns three tolas of gold, purchased in 2060 BS, which he said was gifted to his wife by relatives.
Similarly, he stated that he has Rs 2.9 million in bank deposits across two banks. Of this amount, Rs 2.5 million is said to be leftover support received during his recent election campaign.
He added that this amount is being used to operate his contact office in Beni. The remaining Rs 400,000 was also received from friends and is being used for personal expenses.
Pun’s declaration also states that he does not own any vehicles and has no shares in any company. He mentioned that proceeds from selling 250,000 copies of his autobiography are being deposited into the account of the National Innovation Center.
In his statement, Pun said, “Please review the entire property declaration I have submitted as a Member of the Federal Parliament to the Secretariat. Those who claim that Mahabir Pun has accumulated millions by running the National Innovation Center and selling books should see this and conduct an investigation.”
He further stated that he had also submitted the same declaration when he was the Minister of Education, but it was not made public at the time by the government.
He added, “Apart from these physical assets, my immeasurable and invaluable asset is the countless supporters living in Nepal and abroad who have helped me.”
Pun also reiterated that his contribution lies in social work and innovation rather than material wealth.
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