As the protests intensified for the second day amid multiple ministerial resignations, PM Oli has assigned acting responsibilities to Deputy Prime Minister ahead of the planned departure.
Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday amid violent protests in Kathmandu over alleged corruption. Oli stepped down shortly after hundreds of demonstrators entered his office shouting anti-government slogans.
Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli likely to flee to Dubai
Nepal’s Prime Minister is likely to leave for Dubai as a private jet has been placed on standby for him. As the protests intensified for the second day amid multiple ministerial resignations, PM Oli has assigned acting responsibilities to the Deputy Prime Minister ahead of the planned departure.
Earlier in the day, Oli said he had called an all-party meeting at 6 pm amid rising protests across the country. “I am in dialogue with the relevant parties to assess the situation and find a meaningful conclusion. For that, I have also called an all-party meeting at 6 pm today. I humbly request all brothers and sisters to remain calm in this difficult situation,” the statement from the PMO said.
Protestersย set party offices, PM’s private house on fire
Hours before his resignation, the demonstrators set on fire the Nepalese leader’s private residence in Balkot, demanding accountability for Monday’s fatalities. The angry demonstrators alsoย vandalised the residences of several political leaders.ย At least 19 people were killed and over 300 others were injured during the violent protests on Monday against the government’s ban on social media sites.ย Following the protests, the government revoked the ban last night.
The protesters, under the banner of Gen Z, shouted slogans such as “KP Chor, Desh Chhod” (KP thief, leave the country) and “Take Action Against Corrupt Leaders” in multiple parts of the capital.
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