Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli resigns as anti-corruption protests escalate
In the wake of protests fuelled by anger over “nepo kids”on Monday, over a social media ban the government has since reversed
the ban sought to stifle an anti-corruption campaign online – but it sparked more anger and 19 people died in Monday’s unrest
There have been reports of protesters entering Singha Durbar and the Parliament building complex as of Tuesday afternoon.
Videos have been posted on social media showing the arson and vandalism of resigned PM KP Sharma Oli’s house in Balakot, Bhaktapur. Various media outlets have also provided details of the arson.
Likewise, there have been reports of protesters vandalising the residence of Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba in Budhanilkantha.
NP Saud, a Congress leader and former minister close to Deuba, told the BBC a few moments ago that he was aware that Deuba’s residence had been vandalised and that efforts were being made to control the situation there.
Deuba’s residence in Dhangadhi has also been targeted by protesters.
Agni Prasad Sapkota, spokesperson for the Maoist Center, said that he has received information that protesters are mindlessly throwing petrol bombs at the Khumaltar residence of Maoist Center Chairman and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
Earlier, there were reports of vandalism at the residences of Communications Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, and Energy Minister Deepak Khadka.
Photos from the streets of Kathmandu show protesters feeling triumphant following the resignation of Nepal’s PM K P Sharma Oli. On Tuesday Oli announced his resignation on Tuesday as anti-government protests grew in size and ferocity across Nepal.
Reportedly, at least two people have died amidst Tuesday’s protests, Mohan Regmi, the executive director of Civil Service Hospital told BBC.
This brings to 21 the number of deaths in the protests, including the 19 fatalities from yesterday.
Ninety are currently being treated at the hospital, he added.
be the money comes from,” one TikTok user said in a widely shared video.
Meanwhile, the Nepo Kids hashtag has soared to the top of social media trends.
Minister for Water Supply Pradeep Yadav has also submitted his resignation.
In it, he expressed “support for the Gen Z youths in opposing the repression carried out by the government”.
“Dear young brothers and sisters, you are my first companions and the source of my energy. I appeal to everyone to remain calm and to guide and support the youth in the right direction,” Yadav wrote, as reported by The Kathmandu Post.
He is the third minister to resign from his post since the protests broke out on Monday.
News Edit KV Raman
