Nepal prime minister resigns as anti-corruption protests over 'nepo kids' escalate [Update @post#4]

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Nepal Gen Z protests, Nepal social media ban: This was the first time the youth of Nepal, the 'GenZ', mobilised on the streets like this. While the social media ban is the immediate trigger, unrest has been simmering in Nepal for a while now. We explain the full picture​

Nepal Gen Z protest news: Fourteen people were killed in Nepal and many more injured after law enforcement agencies acted against protesters who had flooded the capital Kathmandu on Monday (September 8).

Thousands of young people, being termed ‘Gen Z protesters’, had gathered outside Parliament against the government’s ban on several social media platforms, with many in their school uniforms. Some entered the Parliament complex, after which the police baton-charged them. Large parts of Kathmandu are now under curfew.

This was the first time the youth of Nepal, the ‘GenZ’, mobilised on the streets like this. Organisers asked political parties and their youth wings to stay away.

While the social media ban is the immediate trigger, unrest has been simmering in Nepal for a while now.

The Nepal government last week banned 26 social media sites, including the Meta-owned Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, X, and YouTube, for not complying with an earlier order.

The Nepal government has sought to regulate big social media companies for more than a year, citing a rise in cyber crimes, fake news, and misleading content. Last month, armed with an order from Nepal’s top court, the government gave the companies a final deadline to register with the government, name a grievance handler, and agree to remove posts the government flagged. Those who did not register were banned.


Those who registered and escaped the ban are TikTok, Viber, WeTalk, Nimbuzz and Poppo Live, Reuters reported. TikTok had previously been banned in 2023 but allowed to resume after it reached an agreement with the government.


Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Sunday said his party was not against social media, “but what cannot be accepted is those doing business in Nepal, making money, and yet not complying with the law”, as quoted by PTI. The government has said the platforms can resume as soon as they comply with the orders.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/nepal-protests-social-media-ban-genz-10237820/

 

[sweep_shot]

Why would government ban social media? That's not right.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Why would government ban social media? That's not right.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Oli resigns to 'pave way for constitutional solution'​

A statement signed by Prime Minister Oli states that he has resigned to pave a way for the constitutional solution of the current crisis.

There were angry protests since early in the morning in capital Kathmandu and across Nepal.

Residences of several high profile politicians were attacked and vandalised, including those belonging to Oli and Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. Political party headquarters were also targeted.

Mohan Regmi, the executive director of Civil Service Hospital, told the BBC that two individuals died during Tuesday’s protest. He said 90 are currently being treated at the hospital.

Source: BBC

 

[sweep_shot]

Nepal experienced what SL and Bangladesh experienced earlier. Massive protest and eventual resignation of the leader.

India need a similar protest to get rid of chaiwala.

 

[Josh]

Nepal experienced what SL and Bangladesh experienced earlier. Massive protest and eventual resignation of the leader.

India need a similar protest to get rid of chaiwala.

Won't happen ..India is too diverse and elections are quite free and fair. There is democratic valve available vent out frustrations

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Pro Indian regimes are falling like Dominos.

 

[Rajdeep]

Pro Indian regimes are falling like Dominos.

Prime Minister Oli was anti India...ever since he made the controversial comment that Lord Rama is from Nepal and not India. Good riddance.

 

[JaDed]

Nepal experienced what SL and Bangladesh experienced earlier. Massive protest and eventual resignation of the leader.

India need a similar protest to get rid of chaiwala.

Does your hand shake when typing Pakistan in there lol they are in the most need of it.

 

[Rajdeep]

Nepal experienced what SL and Bangladesh experienced earlier. Massive protest and eventual resignation of the leader.

India need a similar protest to get rid of chaiwala.

Trump and brother @DeadlyVenom tried that with Tariffs but unfortunately they failed.

Woh Modi hai ...zara tameez se

 

[JaDed]

Pro Indian regimes are falling like Dominos.

He was rabidly anti-India.. guessing you are confusing him with someone else.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Prime Minister Oli was anti India...ever since he made the controversial comment that Lord Rama is from Nepal and not India. Good riddance.

He is factually correct but that doesn't make him anti India. You will find out what is anti India in next phase.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Trump and brother @DeadlyVenom tried that with Tariffs but unfortunately they failed.

Woh Modi hai beta....zara tameez se

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Trump needs to take military action. Maybe once he ends Gaza genocide he can free resources to focus on India. Modi is just biding his time now. But Trump may also chose to forgive like he forgave Ayatollah.

 

[sweep_shot]

Pro Indian regimes are falling like Dominos.

Nobody likes the retarded chaiwala apart from his low-IQ bhakts.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

He was rabidly anti-India.. guessing you are confusing him with someone else.

It is curious timing he has fallen before tour to India.

 

[Rajdeep]

He is factually correct but that doesn't make him anti India. You will find out what is anti India in next phase.

Thing is majority of Indians like PM Modi as their Prime Minister. In his 11th year as ruling, his popularity rating never went below 70% even now. So in this scenario he will not be removed by mere protests since counter protests will be 10 times louder in any such attempt. Its not as if these things were not been tried before - Farmer protest, Greta Thurnberg, Shaheen Bagh, Delhi Riots, Award Wapase, Rising Intolerance....every avenue has been tried.

Modi is still the PM. So deal with it. He will only go when he gets old enough to rule.

 

[JaDed]

It is curious timing he has fallen before tour to India.

Yeah its alright he will comeback again, the cycle with Nepali leaders and he will probably blame India for this as the student leader(Balen Shah) is from a Pro Indian community.

 

[JaDed]

Neither Indians nor Pakistanis(yes Bangladeshis too) understand the demographics and local politics of Nepal..
Irrespective Nepal will still do better life quality wise compared to other South Asian nations, as people don’t let corruptions become part.

 

[Devadwal]

All eyes on the mayor of Kathmandu, Balendra Shah who supported the student protests. A former rapper turned politician, he came into prominence in 2022 with 'Balen effect' on social media. .He met with the US ambassador in Feb 2024

Another Regime change by USA !!!

 

[Devadwal]

Pro Indian regimes are falling like Dominos.

Do you even know he was the only PM who did not tour india during his tenure as PM

I know Pakistan peoples are delusional and Only spread fake propaganda from Pakistan Fake Propaganda factory but itne jyda honge ye bhi ni pta. 0 IQ

 

[sweep_shot]

Neither Indians nor Pakistanis(yes Bangladeshis too) understand the demographics and local politics of Nepal..
Irrespective Nepal will still do better life quality wise compared to other South Asian nations, as people don’t let corruptions become part.

You do not know what other people know or don't know.

Speak for yourself.

 

[JaDed]

You do not know what other people know or don't know.

Speak for yourself.

Irony just died a 1000 deaths

 

[globetrotter]

Nepal PM Oli when came to power, he went against India. This is what happens if you goes against India

Mr.Oli face the wrath of ppls now

Mr.Trump pls watch carefully events in Nepal

 

[JaDed]

Nepal PM Oli when came to power, he went against India. This is what happens if you goes against India

Mr.Oli face the wrath of ppls now

Mr.Trump pls watch carefully events in Nepal

Trump probably orchestrated this event due to Oli being pro China.

 

[globetrotter]

Trump probably orchestrated this event due to Oli being pro China.

Yes .... protesters torn down the red communist flag means nepalese wants right wing government. Good development for India

 

[sweep_shot]

Trump probably orchestrated this event due to Oli being pro China.

Do you have any proof? You frequently peddle fake news like this.

 

[JaDed]

Do you have any proof? You frequently peddle fake news like this.

Lol you are trying too hard and getting Zilch. The sentence has “probably” in it unlike other posts that have given theory as statements.
Comprehension issues much?

 

[Red-Indian]

Trump probably orchestrated this event due to Oli being pro China.

Doubt that. Yes Oli was a old school communist and much closer to China than India and the US would've liked but neither Nepal nor he is important enough to orchestrate a mass protest for regime change. Plus I would think the Trump administration has enough on its hands with major conflicts to bother with this.

In my opinion, the simple problem was that he's an old-fashioned martinet out of touch with the young of the country. Of course, the tone deaf social media ban was a trigger but from what I read, the youth were pretty frustrated anyway and just needed a spark to light the fire. The usual stuff - lack of quality jobs forcing immigration, perceived corruption and nepotism that is common in developing countries.

 

[JaDed]

Doubt that. Yes Oli was a old school communist and much closer to China than India and the US would've liked but neither Nepal nor he is important enough to orchestrate a mass protest for regime change. Plus I would think the Trump administration has enough on its hands with major conflicts to bother with this.

In my opinion, the simple problem was that he's an old-fashioned martinet out of touch with the young of the country. Of course, the tone deaf social media ban was a trigger but from what I read, the youth were pretty frustrated anyway and just needed a spark to light the fire. The usual stuff - lack of quality jobs forcing immigration, perceived corruption and nepotism that is common in developing countries.

The only reason I said that is Balen Shah has been consistently in contact with US embassy in Kathmandu.. ofcourse as a Mayor he can meet who he wants but too many times in recent years..

 

[Ball Blazer]

Ex Nepal PM Jhalanath Khanal’s Wife Burned Alive in House Set Ablaze by Protesters

Violent anti-government protests in Nepal intensified this week, leading to widespread destruction, the resignation of top political figures, and the tragic death of a former prime minister’s wife. Sparked by a now-lifted ban on social media, the protests—largely led by Gen Z demonstrators—have turned into a sweeping movement against corruption and political privilege in the country.

Ex-PM’s Wife Dies After Home Torched

Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, the wife of former Nepal Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, died on Tuesday after being severely injured in a fire allegedly started by protesters at their home in Dallu, Kathmandu. She was rushed to Kirtipur Burn Hospital, but succumbed to her injuries during treatment, family sources told local media.

According to initial reports, a group of protestors surrounded the residence and set it ablaze, trapping Ms. Chitrakar inside. Authorities have yet to issue a formal statement, but the incident marks a grim escalation in what is now being called one of Nepal’s most intense uprisings in recent memory.

Former Leaders Attacked, PM Resigns

In another shocking incident, demonstrators attacked former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana Deuba at their residence. Videos shared on social media showed Deuba bleeding excessively, while his wife also appeared injured. Their house was among several political residences that were set on fire amid the unrest.

The situation deteriorated so rapidly that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday. Protesters had earlier torched his private home in Bhaktapur, with viral footage showing demonstrators dancing in celebration as flames engulfed the property. “I am stepping down immediately,” Oli said, following calls for accountability over the violence and the controversial social media ban.

https://thecsrjournal.in/ex-nepal-pm-jhalanath-khanals-wife-burned-alive-in-house-set-ablaze-by-protesters/

 

[sweep_shot]

Ex Nepal PM Jhalanath Khanal’s Wife Burned Alive in House Set Ablaze by Protesters

Violent anti-government protests in Nepal intensified this week, leading to widespread destruction, the resignation of top political figures, and the tragic death of a former prime minister’s wife. Sparked by a now-lifted ban on social media, the protests—largely led by Gen Z demonstrators—have turned into a sweeping movement against corruption and political privilege in the country.

Ex-PM’s Wife Dies After Home Torched

Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, the wife of former Nepal Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, died on Tuesday after being severely injured in a fire allegedly started by protesters at their home in Dallu, Kathmandu. She was rushed to Kirtipur Burn Hospital, but succumbed to her injuries during treatment, family sources told local media.

According to initial reports, a group of protestors surrounded the residence and set it ablaze, trapping Ms. Chitrakar inside. Authorities have yet to issue a formal statement, but the incident marks a grim escalation in what is now being called one of Nepal’s most intense uprisings in recent memory.

Former Leaders Attacked, PM Resigns

In another shocking incident, demonstrators attacked former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana Deuba at their residence. Videos shared on social media showed Deuba bleeding excessively, while his wife also appeared injured. Their house was among several political residences that were set on fire amid the unrest.

The situation deteriorated so rapidly that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday. Protesters had earlier torched his private home in Bhaktapur, with viral footage showing demonstrators dancing in celebration as flames engulfed the property. “I am stepping down immediately,” Oli said, following calls for accountability over the violence and the controversial social media ban.

https://thecsrjournal.in/ex-nepal-pm-jhalanath-khanals-wife-burned-alive-in-house-set-ablaze-by-protesters/

This is too much.

I hate Hasina and I want her executed (by hanging). Burning alive is too much. This is not right.

 

[JaDed]

Ex Nepal PM Jhalanath Khanal’s Wife Burned Alive in House Set Ablaze by Protesters

Violent anti-government protests in Nepal intensified this week, leading to widespread destruction, the resignation of top political figures, and the tragic death of a former prime minister’s wife. Sparked by a now-lifted ban on social media, the protests—largely led by Gen Z demonstrators—have turned into a sweeping movement against corruption and political privilege in the country.

Ex-PM’s Wife Dies After Home Torched

Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, the wife of former Nepal Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, died on Tuesday after being severely injured in a fire allegedly started by protesters at their home in Dallu, Kathmandu. She was rushed to Kirtipur Burn Hospital, but succumbed to her injuries during treatment, family sources told local media.

According to initial reports, a group of protestors surrounded the residence and set it ablaze, trapping Ms. Chitrakar inside. Authorities have yet to issue a formal statement, but the incident marks a grim escalation in what is now being called one of Nepal’s most intense uprisings in recent memory.

Former Leaders Attacked, PM Resigns

In another shocking incident, demonstrators attacked former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana Deuba at their residence. Videos shared on social media showed Deuba bleeding excessively, while his wife also appeared injured. Their house was among several political residences that were set on fire amid the unrest.

The situation deteriorated so rapidly that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday. Protesters had earlier torched his private home in Bhaktapur, with viral footage showing demonstrators dancing in celebration as flames engulfed the property. “I am stepping down immediately,” Oli said, following calls for accountability over the violence and the controversial social media ban.

https://thecsrjournal.in/ex-nepal-pm-jhalanath-khanals-wife-burned-alive-in-house-set-ablaze-by-protesters/

Insane , Om Shanti but expected considering bloody history since the King fell.

 

[Red-Indian]

The only reason I said that is Balen Shah has been consistently in contact with US embassy in Kathmandu.. ofcourse as a Mayor he can meet who he wants but too many times in recent years..

I googled and I can only see the 1 courtesy meeting in February 2024 but maybe there's more in local news that not picked up in international media.

If you're right and there's multiple connects between a city mayor and the US Ambassador, you're right it's pretty fishy. I would then guess a similar situation like in Pakistan i.e. Where the US State Department would give a green signal for a coup/power transition saying we won't stand in your way.

 

[Bhaijaan]

All Shia Muslim friends from Iran are advised to take utmost care and return asap to India from where we can arrange safe passage to our brotherly nation Iran with whom we share historic civilizational relations.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1965376903407395075

 

[Robbie]

One of the reasons for this protest is that the right wing student body wants return of the Hindu monarchy/nation

 

[TSA321]

I've heard that apparently 'brown' communities in Nepal (people perceived to have originated in India) are currently being attacked by some of the protestors there..

 

[JaDed]

Insane

 

[JaDed]

I've heard that apparently 'brown' communities in Nepal (people perceived to have originated in India) are currently being attacked by some of the protestors there..

Lol the protestors’ leader is from that community..they are attacking themselves?

 

[TSA321]

Lol the protestors’ leader is from that community..they are attacking themselves?

Don't shoot the messenger, I just saw this on Reddit..

"
I am a nepali, and I don't know where i can even share this, and if this is even a right place to share, but there is an active life threat ongoing towards brown communities in nepal, after the recent protest.

The brown communities being the 3M's: Madhesis, Marwadis, and Muslims, or simply who look indians, but are nepali citizens, wherein, the hate is the result of xenophobia for generations.

The rogue protestors, who in disguise of student protest, are actively threatening and attacking the brown people. There is an outcry on reddit comments and discord about killing them and particularly attacking them. Some of the businesses which belongs to the people in these communities has already been non recoverably burnt.

We would love any and every help from international organizations. Please share so this hate can be cut before it engulfs.

Thankyou."

 

[JaDed]

Don't shoot the messenger, I just saw this on Reddit..

"
I am a nepali, and I don't know where i can even share this, and if this is even a right place to share, but there is an active life threat ongoing towards brown communities in nepal, after the recent protest.

The brown communities being the 3M's: Madhesis, Marwadis, and Muslims, or simply who look indians, but are nepali citizens, wherein, the hate is the result of xenophobia for generations.

The rogue protestors, who in disguise of student protest, are actively threatening and attacking the brown people. There is an outcry on reddit comments and discord about killing them and particularly attacking them. Some of the businesses which belongs to the people in these communities has already been non recoverably burnt.

We would love any and every help from international organizations. Please share so this hate can be cut before it engulfs.

Thankyou."

Hopefully not ,Social Media just got just unbanned 18 hrs ago.. and killing has been mostly political but lets see.

Video wise it seems mix