OP Sharma Oli steps down as Nepal’s Prime Minister amid political turmoil
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli steps down as Prime Minister post, after 19 innocent were killed in voilent protest over corruption. Tension continues to rise in Nepal as protests erupted on the streets. Since Monday, four ministers have resigned, while demonstrators seek Prime Minister KP Oli’s dismissal.
Violence is not stopping in India’s neighboring country Nepal. The protest that started against social media ban and corruption turned violent on Monday. Now the big news has come out that Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned from his post. It is being speculated that KP Oli may flee the country.
Who will take over the command now, what will happen next?
According to the information, Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has handed over the command of the country to the Deputy Prime Minister after resigning from his post. There is a demand to dissolve the Parliament and hold fresh elections. Attacks on the houses of ministers and leaders continue.
The protest intensified after the firing on the protesting youth on Monday. On Tuesday, the protesters intensified attacks on the houses of ministers and leaders of the country. A crowd of young protesters in Nepal marched towards PM Oli’s house. According to sources, the house of opposition leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda) has also been attacked. The house of Nepali Congress President Deuba has been attacked. The house of the Home Minister has been set on fire and the house of the Communications Minister has also been set on fire.
Many ministers resigned
Many ministers of the Nepal government have resigned from their posts. Among them, Nepal’s Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari has also resigned from his post. Water Supply Minister Pradeep Yadav is also resigning. Ministers of Shekhar Koirala (Nepal Congress) faction in Nepal are resigning. Earlier on Monday, Nepal’s Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned, taking responsibility for the violent protests.
Gen Z protests erupt in Kathmandu
After KP Oli’s resignation, Gen-Z celebrated in Kathmandu, no plane took off from the airport for an hour. Amid massive protests by students in Nepal, PM KP Sharma Oli may flee to Dubai. Nepali media reports are claiming that Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli may go to Dubai for treatment. The report about the possibility of the Nepali Prime Minister going to Dubai has come at a time when student protests continue and violence is taking place at dozens of places in Nepal for the second day. On the other hand, 10 ministers including the Home Minister, Health Minister and Agriculture Minister of the Nepal government have resigned, but the protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Oli. Information about his plan to leave the country and go to Dubai is coming to light from sources close to Prime Minister Oli.
On the other hand, protesters have set fire to the personal residence of the President of Nepal. While the government has directed the staff of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) to remain on high alert to manage VIP traffic. It is believed that many leaders may flee the country to avoid public outrage. A TIA official, on condition of anonymity, said, “An informal directive has been issued. It is likely that leaders, considering Kathmandu unsafe, may try to travel, which may increase VIP traffic. Therefore, the staff has been asked to remain on high alert.”
