Nepal PM Resigns Amid Youth Protests, Is Oli Headed to Dubai?

In a dramatic turn of events, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned today, bowing to the pressure from massive, violent protests sweeping the capital.

Led by frustrated young people from Generation Z, the demonstrations have erupted into chaos, claiming at least 19 lives and injuring more than 300 others. Sources close to the government say Oli is now preparing to leave the country for Dubai, possibly under the guise of seeking medical care.

The trouble started just days ago when the government cracked down on social media, banning popular platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter) for not registering properly.

Many saw this as a blatant attempt to silence voices critical of the administration, especially amid growing accusations of corruption and mismanagement. What began as peaceful rallies quickly spiraled out of control.

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Angry crowds, shouting chants like "KP Thief, Get Out of the Country," broke into Oli's office and torched his home in the nearby town of Bhaktapur. Protesters didn't stop there – they targeted the residences of other big names, including former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and opposition leader Sher Bahadur Deuba.

As the situation heated up, Oli handed over temporary duties to his deputy and tried to call an emergency meeting with all major political parties. But it was too little, too late. Demonstrators stormed the parliament building, leading to fierce clashes with police who fired tear gas and rubber bullets to push them back. Late last night, the government backed down and lifted the social media ban, but the crowds kept coming, insisting on Oli's ouster and the formation of a neutral interim government to sort things out.

The fallout has been swift. Several key ministers – including Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari, and Health Minister Pradeep Paudel – quit their posts, saying they felt responsible for the deadly response to the protests. Insiders whisper that Oli, worried for his own safety, has a private plane ready at the airport to whisk him away to Dubai.

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With the Nepali Army now patrolling the streets and a curfew in place, the international airport in Kathmandu has been closed, grounding flights from airlines like Air India and IndiGo. India has urged its nationals in Nepal to stay safe and avoid trouble spots. Even as the violence rages on, these young protesters are making it clear: they want real change, not just more of the same old politics. Nepal's future hangs in the balance as this turbulent chapter unfolds.