Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Steps Down amid violent “Gen Z” protests triggered by a social media ban and anti-corruption outcry, as unrest claimed nearly 19 lives.
On September 9, 2025, Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli Steps Down, citing the urgent need for political reconciliation following the nation’s deadliest anti-government protests in yearsARY NEWSFinancial Times. The demonstrations erupted over a now-lifted social media ban and allegations of corruption, intensifying when 19 protestors died during confrontations with security forcesFinancial TimesAP News.
Despite the authorities restoring access to platforms like Facebook and X, the unrest escalated, driven by a predominantly youth-led movement—often dubbed the “Gen Z protests.” Protesters stormed and set fire to government buildings, including parliamentAP NewsAl Jazeera.
Oli Steps Down described the situation as requiring urgent dialogue, announcing he would lead all-party discussions aimed at resolving the crisisARY NEWSFinancial Times. The Prime Minister’s resignation was formally communicated in a letter to the President, expressing his hope for political stability through constructive engagementARY NEWS.
Meanwhile, amid the fallout, top officials—including the Interior Minister—have either resigned or been dismissed, reflecting the escalating political fallout of the protestsARY NEWSFinancial Times.
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