Nepal PM KP Oli Resigns As 'Gen Z' Protest Intensifies, Army Called In

Kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned as the 'Gen Z' protest intensified on Tuesday. Oli's resignation came after protesters entered his office shouting anti-government slogans. President President Ram Chandra Poudel accepted Oli's resignation The protesters also torched his private residence in Balkot demanding accountability for Monday's fatalities.

The army was reportedly called in to control the situation. Protesters expressed happiness after the news of Oli's resignation surfaced. "It is very good for our country that Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has resigned. Now the youth will stand and give its contribution in developing the nation," one of the agitators told news agency ANI.

"We are very happy that Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has resigned," another protester told the news agency.

The Gen Z protest continued on Tuesday for the second day, even after the Government of Nepal lifted the ban on social media platforms, including WhatsApp, X, Facebook and YouTube, after over 20 people were reportedly killed in violent clashes between the police and agitators. Around 300 people were also injured in the clashes.

Reports also surfaced that Oli is likely to leave the country amid the ongoing 'Gen Z' agitation. He is expected to leave for Dubai and Himalaya Airlines is kept on standby, reported India Today, citing sources.

On Tuesday also, several areas of the Himalayan country witnessed violence and clashes between police and protesters. The curfew has been imposed in several parts of the country.

Oli's House Set On Fire:

Earlier in the day, protesters also torched the private houses of Poudel and other ministers.

Nepal President's House Torched:

Demonstrations took place Kalanki, Kalimati, Tahachal, and Baneshwor in Kathmandu, as well as Chyasal, Chapagau, and Thecho areas of Lalitpur district, reported PTI.

As per eyewitnesses, in Kalanki, demonstrators burnt tyres to block roads from the early hours of the morning. Protesters also pelted stones at the residence of Communication Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung in Lalitpur's Sunakothi.

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