Prove Even Two Rupees of Dishonesty and I Will Leave Public Life Forever - Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 11:27 AM on Highlight News, National, Politics,

Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has challenged his critics to provide evidence regarding allegations that he leaked information about electric vehicle policies. Speaking at a Public Accounts Committee meeting in parliament, Dr. Wagle dismissed the accusations as completely baseless.

He expressed deep sadness during the meeting, stating that some individuals are intentionally targeting him to damage the reputation he built on high ethical standards. Dr. Wagle emphasized that if anyone could prove he acted dishonestly for even a minimal amount, let alone billions of rupees, he would immediately resign from his ministerial position, quit politics, and entirely withdraw from public life.