Nepal Protests: Gen-Z demonstrators storm Parliament, breach Singha Durbar as PM Oli and ministers resign

The youth-led protests erupted across Nepal on Monday (September 8) has resulted in Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and many of his cabinet ministers resigning from office. While the social media ban has been lifted, the country’s youth continue to hold demonstrations demanding a “better Nepal” from its government.By CNBCTV18.com September 9, 2025, 3:27:20 PM IST (Updated)3 Min Read1 / 7Prime Minister Oli resigns | Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned from the office after anti-corruption protests intensified in the country, triggered by the government’s ban on 26 social media platforms including Facebook, X, and YouTube, among others, that has since been reversed. Nepal’s capital Kathmandu and other cities remain under an indefinite curfew. (Image: Reuters)2 / 7Sports Minister resigns | PM Oli’s resignation comes after a slew of ministers from his cabinet resigned since protest erupted on Monday. The latest official to step down was Nepal’s Sports Minister Tejulal Chaudhary. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)3 / 7RSP calls for dissolution of Parliament | 21 MPs of Nepal’s Rashtriya Swatantra Party resigned en-masse on Tuesday, September 9, intensifying the ongoing protest movement. The party has backed the agitation from the outset, and is now demanding the dissolution of Parliament and fresh elections to address what it calls a deepening crisis of governance, reported News18. (Image: Reuters)4 / 7Multiple ministers resign | Other ministers who have resigned since the nationwide unrest include Health Minister Pradip Paudel, Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari,and  Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak. Lekhah was the first to submit his resignation, saying he was doing so out of moral responsibility to the nation’s youth. (Image: Reuters)5 / 7Protesters breach parliament | Gen-Z protesters intensified their agitation on Tuesday, September 9, storming the Parliament as tensions escalated sharply. The demonstrators also breached the high-security Singha Durbar, a key administrative complex in Kathmandu. According to local reports, the protesters forced their way through the main gates of Singha Durbar and entered the premises, while security forces struggled to bring the situation under control. (Image: Reuters)6 / 7Residences and offices of ministers vandalised | Protesters in Nepal set fire to the private residences of Prime Minister Oli and Former PM Prachanda on Tuesday, with reports of gunfire near Oli’s home leaving one person injured. The residence of Communication and Information Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung was also torched, while the ruling Nepali Congress Party’s office was vandalised and set ablaze. (Image: Reuters)7 / 7Indians advised to stay vigilant | The Indian government on Tuesday (September 9) advised Indian nationals in Nepal to remain cautious and adhere to local authorities in the wake of violent anti-corruption demonstrations in the country. “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 a speedy recovery for those who were injured,” the Indian embassy in Kathmandu wrote. (Image: Reuters)Continue Reading

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