Nepal’s Prime Minister Resigns as Violent Protests Grip Kathmandu Over Social Media Ban and Corruption

Kathmandu, Nepal – Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli has resigned today, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, amidst a surge of violent protests that have swept across the capital and other cities. The demonstrations, initially sparked by a brief government ban on social media platforms, have escalated into widespread condemnation of the administration and accusations of deep-seated corruption among the nation’s political class.

The crisis intensified following Monday’s rallies, where police opened fire on crowds, resulting in 19 fatalities. Although the controversial social media ban was lifted earlier today, the protests have continued unabated, fueled by public outrage over the deaths and growing disillusionment with the political elite. Demonstrators have set fire to the homes of several top leaders, including the President, Home Minister, and PM Oli’s private residence, as well as the parliament building. Kathmandu’s airport was shut down, and army helicopters were deployed to evacuate some ministers.

A curfew has been imposed across Kathmandu and other major cities, with schools closed, yet protests persist. Young people, often referred to as ‘Gen Z,’ are at the forefront of the movement, expressing anger over what they perceive as luxurious lifestyles enjoyed by the children of political leaders (‘Nepo Kids’) amidst high youth unemployment. Chants of ‘Punish the murders in government. Stop killing children,’ echo through the streets, demanding justice for those killed and the ouster of the unpopular prime minister.

Prior to his resignation, Oli had pledged to form an investigative committee into the police shootings and provide compensation to victims’ families. The government’s broader attempts to regulate social media with a new bill, widely criticized as a tool for censorship, further contributed to the public’s discontent. As the nation grapples with this volatile political upheaval, the focus now shifts to the formation of a new government and the restoration of order.

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