Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of Nepal resigned amid massive anti-corruption and anti-government protests led largely by Gen Z demonstrators. His resignation came after at least 19 protesters were killed and hundreds injured during violent clashes with security forces following a government crackdown on protests triggered by a controversial social media ban. The unrest included protesters storming residences of political leaders, setting fires, and blocking roads in Kathmandu and other cities.
As the protests escalated, the Nepal Army evacuated ministers from their residences in Bhaisepati using helicopters to ensure their safety amid the chaos. Several ministers, including the Home Minister and Agriculture Minister, resigned in protest over the government’s violent response.
The social media blackout that sparked the unrest was lifted after a day, but protests continued despite curfews and restrictions. The situation remained tense with demands for accountability, anti-corruption measures, and systemic government reforms by the youth protesters. PM Oli had called for an all-party meeting to seek a political resolution. The turmoil marked a major political crisis in Nepal with no immediate stabilization visible yet .
Key Points:
- PM KP Oli resigned amid protests sparked by corruption grievances and social media bans.
- Protests turned violent with at least 19 dead and over 400 injured.
- The Nepal Army evacuated ministers from residences in Bhaisepati by helicopter.
- Several government ministers resigned in protest.
- Social media ban was lifted after violent clashes but protests persisted.
- Curfews imposed in Kathmandu and other cities were often defied by demonstrators.
Protesters vandalized political leaders’ residences, including that of PM Oli.
An all-party meeting was called by Oli to address the crisis .

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