Demonstrations continued for a second consecutive day on Tuesday across Nepal, even after the government announced it had lifted the controversial ban on social media platforms. Protesters intensified their demands, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
Nepal protests: Social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter) were banned in Nepal, sparking massive Gen Z-led protests that have left at least 19 dead and many injured. What began as a government crackdown on unregistered social media sites escalated into widespread anti-government demonstrations across Kathmandu and other major cities, including Pokhara, Butwal, Bhairahawa, Bharatpur, Itahari, and Damak. The protests, fueled by young people quickly turned violent outside the Parliament building, prompting the police to deploy tear gas, water cannons, and even live rounds. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak of the Nepali Congress resigned on Monday evening, and was soon followed by Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari, Health Minister, and Tourism Minister.
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