Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned from workplace on September 9, 2025, after widespread and lethal “Gen Z” protests, triggered by a social media ban and simmering grievances over corruption and financial stagnation, spiraled uncontrolled, ANI reported.
Nepal Prime Minister Okay.P. Sharma Oli resigns amid violent protests in Kathmandu over alleged corruption. pic.twitter.com/6VbW7AGidY
— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2025
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Not less than 19 protesters have died and tons of suffered accidents in clashes with safety forces as demonstrations intensified throughout the nation.
Social Media Ban Sparks Era-Z Backlash
On September 4, Nepal imposed a ban on 26 main social platforms – Fb, X, WhatsApp, YouTube amongst others, citing non-compliance with native registration necessities. Gen-Z demonstrators mobilized swiftly, viewing the blackout as an assault on freedom of expression, and broader frustration over endemic corruption and lackluster financial prospects.
Residences focused, airport shut
On September 8, hundreds of youthful protesters converged at key places resembling Maitighar Mandala and out of doors the federal Parliament. The scenario devolved into chaos as demonstrators tried to storm the constructing. Safety forces used tear gasoline, water cannons, rubber bullets, and reside ammunition. Not less than 19 folks had been killed—most in Kathmandu, with some victims additionally in Itahari and over 100 had been injured.
Cupboard resignations amid unrest
Following the mounting backlash, on Monday night, the federal government lifted the social media ban. Communications Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung confirmed the rollback, saying it aimed to accommodate the calls for of youth.
In the meantime, the Dwelling Minister Ramesh Lekhak and Agriculture Minister Ram Nath Adhikari resigned, condemning the crackdown. Well being Minister Pradip Paudel additionally joined the exodus.
PM Resignation, Arson and Emergency Actions
Regardless of rescinding the ban, protests continued. Demonstrators torched the non-public residences of Prime Minister Oli—each properties in Balkot, Bhaktapur—in addition to these of President Ram Chandra Poudel, former Premiers like Sher Bahadur Deuba and Pushpa Kamal Dahal, and different cupboard members. The Nepali Congress headquarters was additionally set ablaze.
Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan Worldwide Airport was shut down and all flights canceled as authorities cited unprecedented safety threats. Within the face of intensifying strain, Prime Minister Oli submitted his resignation on September 9, as confirmed by his aide.
Whereas the ban’s reversal eliminated a right away set off, the protests seem pushed by deeper generational frustrations—corruption, political stagnation, and financial inertia.
