Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has resigned “to help resolve the situation politically,” following a wave of violent, youth-led anti-corruption protests.
The protests erupted after the government imposed a ban on 26 social media platforms—including Facebook, Instagram, X, and WhatsApp—citing regulation enforcement. Opposition groups and Gen Z demonstrators decried the move as censorship and symptomatic of deeper corruption issues. The crackdown sparked widespread outrage. Latest News
Security forces responded with force, resulting in at least 19 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Protesters attacked government buildings and burned the homes of top political figures. In retaliation, the government retracted the social media ban and offered compensation to victims’ families.
The unrest began around September 8, 2025, with mass protests that quickly turned violent. Oli submitted his resignation on September 9, 2025—a day marked by curfews and growing chaos in Kathmandu. Today News
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