Nepal Gen Z Protest News Highlights: PM Modi issues appeal for peace – ‘Heart-wrenching to see…’

According to a Reuters update quoting a Presidential aide, Ram Chandra Paudel has accepted the resignation of KP Sharma Oli. He has also begun the process for the selection and induction of a new Prime Minister. Oli resigned on Tuesday in the face of massive anti-government protests. The demonstrators had attacked the private residences of several top politicians, including President Ramchandra Paudel, and vandalised the parliament.

The India-Nepal border at Panitanki town in West Bengal’s Darjeeling has been put on high alert. Superintendent of Police Praveen Parkash said that the police patrolling in the border area has been intensified.

“A police post has been set up here at the round-up with deployment of force. We are in alert mode and monitoring the situation with the help of security agencies and the Nepal police. There’s no information about anyone being stuck. The police have heightened patrolling at the border area,” SP Prakash told ANI.

According to a BBC News Nepali update, the protesters have set fire to the Federal Parliament building in New Baneshwor. It had also been vandalised and set ablaze on Monday as the agitation turned violent in Kathmandu. The International Conference Center houses the House of Representatives and the National Assembly.

According to a BBC News Nepali update, two people injured during protests in Kathmandu have died during treatment. Officials at the Civil Service Hospital said 92 injured people had been brought in by 2 pm, and two of them had died.

All 20 lawmakers belonging to the Rastriya Swotantra Party resigned earlier on Tuesday, demanding a change in government. According to Nepali newspaper Republica, they outlined a six-point demand, including the immediate resignation of KP Sharma Oli. They have also called for the formation of a new citizen-led government comprising all parties and the arrest of top officials, including the ousted PM and Home Minister.

According to The Kathmandu Post, the Nepali Army evacuated ministers from their residences in Bhaisepati using helicopters on Tuesday. The decision came after a series of arson and vandalism cases targeting top officials. Protesters had also set fire to a minister’s home in the area.

According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Kathmandu International Airport has been closed with immediate effect because of the protests.

“Resigned to facilitate solution to problem and to help resolve it politically,” said KP Sharma Oli as he resigned from his post.

He added that his resignation is effective with immediate effect in view of adverse situation in the country.

Nepal PM Oli resigned after hundreds of protesters stormed his office.

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned from his post amid political unrest. This came soon after the Nepalese King expressed displeasure with the government and sided with the protestors.

In view of the unrest in Nepal, all the flights at Tribhuvan International Airport have been cancelled.

International flights have been halted since 12:45 pm following a billow of smoke near Koteshwar, said Hansa Raj Pandey, general manager at TIA. “The airport is not closed. We won’t close it either,” he added.

Domestic airlines, including Buddha Air, have suspended all flights citing security reasons.

Nepal has deployed the Army to provide security to the ministers. As many as four ministers have resigned as the Gen-Z protest entered day 2.

Youth and Sports Minister Teju Lal Chaudhary and Water Minister Pradeep Yadav have also resigned. Meanwhile, Legislator Asim Shah also quit his post.

Domestic airports have been shut in Nepal, and flights have been grounded as the protestors have defied the curfew imposed in the country.

Youth in Nepal have set up the party office of the ruling Congress on fire.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called for an all-party meeting as protests in Nepal enter Day 2.

“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,” said Nepal’s Prime Minister in an appeal.

The protestors have set President Ram Chandra Poudel’s private residence on fire.

Amid the protests in Nepal, which have defied the indefinite curfew, India has urged its citizens in the neighbouring country to exercise caution.

“We are closely monitoring the developments in Nepal since yesterday and are deeply saddened by the loss of many young lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased. We also wish speedy recovery for those who were injured,” the MEA said in a statement.

It added, “As a close friend and neighbour, we hope that all concerned will exercise restraint and address any issues through peaceful means and dialogue. We have also taken note that authorities have imposed curfew in Kathmandu and several other cities of Nepal.”

MEA further said, “Indian nationals in Nepal are advised to exercise caution and adhere to the steps and guidelines issued by the Nepali authorities.”

They have also vandalised the home of Communication, Information and Technology Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung in Sunakothi, Lalitpur. People first pelted stones at his house before they took up arson.

On day 2 of the Gen-Z protest in Nepal, protesters have vandalised the home of former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda at Khumaltar in Lalitpur.

People also protested outside the home of former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba at Budhanilkantha in Kathmandu.

Between today and tomorrow, two ministers have resigned in Nepal. One is Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, who stepped down on Monday after taking “moral responsibility” for the government’s handling of protests.

Nepal’s Agriculture Minister Ram Nath Adhikari has resigned today, citing the government’s authoritarian response to ‘Gen Z’ protests.

“We are closely monitoring developments in Nepal,” MEA said in a statement. It added, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of many young lives.”

Youth have again taken to the streets, even after the government lifted the ban on social media. This time, they are demanding that PM KP Sharma Oli should resign, news agency ANI reported.

Visuals from early morning show deserted streets as a curfew has been imposed after massive protest over social media ban.

Nepal has decided to roll back its controversial social media ban after violent protests left 19 people dead, according to the country’s Communications and Information Technology Minister. The government had initially imposed the restriction to curb the spread of misinformation and unrest, but the move triggered widespread outrage and demonstrations across several cities.

According to a Republica update, the Nepal government has formed a committee to investigate the ‘GenZ protest’ held on Monday. The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting that also saw Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak tend his resignation.

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has reportedly refused to remove the ongoing social media ban. According to an India Today update, he also insisted that the government would not yield to what “Gen Z troublemakers.”

According to reports, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has refused calls for the government to lift the ban on social media platforms. He asserted during a Cabinet meeting on Monday evening that the decision would remain in place and must be supported publicly by all ministers. The move has sparked tensions within the Cabinet as ministers from the Nepali Congress have called for the ban to be revoked. The Congress ministers had reportedly staged a walkout in response.

The Nepali Army was deployed in the capital after the situation intensified during the protest. The army personnel have taken control of the roads surrounding the parliament complex in New Baneshwor. Curfew has also been imposed for various cities following demonstrations.