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In Nepal, Gen-Z protesters have proposed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as prime minister of an interim government.
The decision was announced after a six-hour virtual meeting on Wednesday, led by the army chief and attended by young activists from across the country. Protesters demanded justice for demonstrators killed on government orders, including the arrest and prosecution of senior leaders. Local media reported that Karki has responded positively to the request to lead an interim administration.
Nepal Protesters Propose Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Interim PM
Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, along with his wife, Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, were injured after their residence was attacked and set ablaze by Gen Z protesters.
The couple was reportedly beaten before being handed over to police.
Earlier, a viral video showed Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat fleeing from protesters in Kathmandu before being tripped and struck by a demonstrator. He crashed into a wall but quickly got back up and continued running.
Former Nepal PM Deuba and Foreign Minister Attacked by Gen Z Protesters
Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has resigned following violent anti-corruption protests that rocked Kathmandu.
According to Reuters, his resignation came just hours after demonstrators set fire to the parliament building. At least 19 people have been killed over two days of unrest, with protesters attacking the residences of top leaders, including Oli and former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba.
Tuesday’s clashes claimed two more lives and left nearly 90 others injured. Prior to stepping down, Oli had called for an all-party meeting to address the crisis.
Nepal PM Oli Resigns Amid Deadly Protests
Facing mounting protests, the Nepalese government has lifted its ban on social media.
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Parbati Subba Gurung, said the cabinet reached consensus to restore access after widespread youth-led protests branded the “Gen-Z Revolution.”
The government had banned social media on September 4 in a controversial move that sparked massive demonstrations. Violent clashes have since killed at least 19 people and injured over 400. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned earlier on “moral grounds.”
Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban Following Gen-Z Protests
Following escalating protests in Nepal that have left 19 people dead, Indian authorities have declared high alert along the India-Nepal border.
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is closely monitoring the situation to ensure that instability does not spill over into Indian territory. Officials clarified that the measures are precautionary and the situation remains under control for now.
Protests erupted after Nepal imposed a ban on social media, which fueled anger over corruption and government failures. Amid the violence, Nepal’s Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned, and Prime Minister Oli convened an emergency cabinet meeting.
India on High Alert Along Nepal Border Amid Deadly Unrest
Anti-government demonstrations in Nepal have taken a new turn as the Rastriya Swatantra Party has called for the resignation of Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli and the announcement of early elections.
Party Secretary Kabindra Burlakoti stated:
"These protests prove that the ruling alliance of Nepali Congress and Communist Party of Nepal has completely failed to govern. The judiciary must form a high-level commission to investigate the killings during the protests and the widespread corruption under this government."
He also demanded the arrest and prosecution of the Home Minister and ministry officials over the shooting deaths of student protesters.
So far, at least 20 people have been killed and many more injured in clashes in Baneshwar and other parts of Kathmandu. Nepal’s Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has already resigned. Now pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Oli to step down as well.
Nepal’s Independent Party Demands Prime Minister Oli’s Resignation Amid Deadly Protests
At least 19 people were killed and over 347 injured on Monday after police opened fire on protesters in Nepal, where a youth-led movement has erupted against corruption and a government-imposed social media ban.
The protests, spearheaded by “Generation Z,” began outside the Parliament building in Kathmandu before spreading across major cities. Despite a curfew imposed from 3:30 p.m., demonstrations continued, prompting security forces to use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition.
In Jhapa district, protesters hurled bricks at Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s residence in Damak, forcing police to disperse them with warning shots. The National Human Rights Commission has urged restraint from both sides as military and police units were deployed to safeguard key locations.
Hospitals across Nepal are overwhelmed as hundreds of injured were rushed in simultaneously, adding strain to already limited healthcare services.
Nepal Uprising Turns Deadly: At Least 19 Killed in Police Firing
Nepali police have arrested an Indian citizen in connection with a balloon explosion that injured Nepal’s Deputy Prime Minister, Bishnu Poudel, during a tourism event. Authorities stated that Kamlesh Kumar was responsible for filling the balloons with highly flammable hydrogen gas. The incident occurred during the inauguration of the “Visit Pokhara Year 2025” campaign when the Deputy PM lit a candle, igniting the gas-filled balloons and causing an explosion. Poudel was airlifted to Kathmandu for medical treatment.
Indian National Arrested Over Balloon Explosion That Injured Nepal’s Deputy PM
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