Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Oli resigned on Monday, the officials confirmed this. His resignation has come at a time when at least 19 people died in the most violent action of the last several years in the country and protests across the country again erupted. After his resignation, there is a possibility of fast talks among political parties to form a new government.
Meanwhile, protests were held under the leadership of young Nepali citizens. Despite curfew on Tuesday, people came out on the streets and expressed their displeasure against corruption, unemployment and controversial ban imposed on social media. The government later lifted the ban on Facebook, YouTube and X.
According to the police, at least 17 people were killed and two more deaths occurred in Sunsari district. Hundreds of people were injured, including more than 100 policemen. Amnesty International said that the protesters fired alive bullets, while the United Nations has demanded a quick and transparent inquiry.
The government took initiative to lift the ban on social media and call a meeting of all parties, but the anger of the people did not diminish. Some protesters targeted government buildings and assets of politicians, while others accused security forces of killing citizens. The 23 -year -old student Yujan Rajbhandari said, “About 20 people were killed by the state. This can deepen the measure of police cruelty.”
People between the ages of 15 to 40 in the Nepali population are around 43%, and according to experts, this protest shows generational resentment against corruption, inequality and lack of opportunities. Kathmandu Post wrote, “It is not just a matter of social media – it is a matter of faith, corruption and the generation that does not want to be silent.”
Oli announced on Tuesday that he would personally lead the meeting of all parties to find a “meaningful solution” of violence. But his resignation shows that political instability in the Himalayan country is deepening.
