Pressure mounts on Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli to resign as unrest spreads

The pressure is mounting on Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign as unrest spreads in the Himalayan nation. The protest continued even after the government lifted ban on the social media. The private residence of Nepalese President Ram Chandra Poudel was set on fire by the mob.Oli has called for an all-party meeting at 6 pm today. “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.”

#WATCH | Nepal: Violence erupts during protests in Kathmandu, as protesters demonstrate against alleged corruption. Protesters pelt stones at security personnel here, Police use tear gas shells to disperse them. pic.twitter.com/0KKko0O1Z8

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At least three Cabinet Ministers have resigned since the protest began on September 8.Demonstrations were reported from Kalanki and Baneshwor in Kathmandu, as well as the Chapagaun-Thecho area of Lalitpur district. Protesters, mostly students, chanted slogans such as “Don’t kill students”, reported PTI.

The protesters shouted slogans such as “KP Chor, Desh Chhod” (K P Sharma Oli is a thief, quit the country), “Take action against corrupt leaders”.

#WATCH | Nepal: Violence erupts during protests in Kathmandu, as protesters demonstrate against alleged corruption.

The ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media sites in the country was lifted last night. pic.twitter.com/GBbsB5iini

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The agitating youths also pelted stones at the residence of Communication Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung in Sunakothi at Lalitpur district. The minister had ordered ban on the social media sites.

The protesters vandalized the residency of former primer pushpa kamal dahal ‘Prachanda’ at Khumaltar in Lalitpur.

They also demonstrated in front of former pm pm pm pm bahadur deuba’s house at Budhanilkanti in Kathmandu.

The Kathmandu District Administration Office announced a curfew from 8:30 am until further notice in the capital city.

At least 19 people were killed in violent protests on September 8 against a government ban on social media sites. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned later over the situation.