Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli resigns after 19 killed in ’Gen Z protest’
Mangalore Today News Network
New Delhi, Sep 9, 2025: Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned from the post after anti-corruption stir by the Gen Z spiralled on Tuesday with the protesters setting fire to the residences of multiple political leaders including that of the PM and President Ram Chandra Poudel. The step comes after repeated demands of his resignation from the protesters who took to the streets for a second day.
Here are the top developments in Nepal’s Gen Z protests
Kathmandu airport shut down
All flights at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu were cancelled, citing unprecedented, serious circumstances and security concerns. Tribhuvan International Airport was shut down amid rumours of senior ministers, including the PM, planning to flee the country. International flights were halted around 12.45 pm, following a billow of smoke near Koteshwar, Hansa Raj Pandey, the general manager at TIA said.
Top politician’s homes set on fire
Protesters torched the residences of multiple ministers and top politicians amid the unrest, include the homes of PM Oli, President Ram Chandra Poudel, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, leader of the Nepali Congress Sher Bahadur Deuba, and leader of the Communist party of Nepal Maoist Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
All-party meeting
Earlier in the morning Oli called for an all-party meeting at 6 pm local time on Tuesday, and urged the protesters to resume calm amid the unrest amid anti-government protests in the country, following a social media ban. Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli said, “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,” as quoted by The Kathmandu Post.
‘Exercise caution’: India to its nationals in Nepal
India’s Ministry of External Affairs issued an advisory to its citizens in Nepal, and said that New Delhi is closely monitoring the situation in the neighbouring country. In a statement, MEA said, “We have also taken note that authorities have imposed curfew in Kathmandu and several other cities of Nepal. Indian nationals in Nepal are advised to exercise caution and adhere to the steps and guidelines issued by the Nepali authorities
Curfew imposed
Curfews were imposed in many parts of Nepal following violent incidents in the protests. The Kathmandu District Administration Office announced a curfew from 8:30 am until further notice in the capital city. Bhaktapur district administration also imposed restrictions from 8:30 am until further notice in Madhyapur Thimi, Suryabinayak, Changunarayan and Bhaktapur municipalities.
Second day of protest
Protesters took to the streets on Tuesday in parts of Nepal, defying the curfew, prompted by the anti-government agitations against social media ban in the country. People were seen defying curbs on public gatherings, as demonstrators demanded resignation of PM Oli. Demonstrations were reported from Kalanki and Baneshwor in Kathmandu, as well as the Chapagaun-Thecho area of Lalitpur district. Protesters, mostly students, chanted slogans such as “Don’t kill students”, defying the restrictions on public gatherings. This comes just hours after Nepal government imposed a curfew in Kathmandu and other cities after multiple protests turned violent. Protestors were also seen pelting stones at the residence of Communication Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung in Sunakothi at Lalitpur district.
19 Casualties so far
At least 19 people were killed and over 200 people were injured during ‘Gen Z’ protests across Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal triggered by a social media ban. The ban was lifted by the government late last night.