Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after deadly Gen Z protests
Summary
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned, taking moral responsibility for the deadly crackdown on Gen Z protests against corruption and social media ban, following at least 19 deaths and hundreds injured.
Key Points
- Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned taking moral responsibility for the deadly crackdown on Gen Z protests.
- At least 19 people were killed in Kathmandu and Itahari when police opened fire on protesters.
- Protests were against corruption and the government's social media ban.
- Curfews were imposed in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Butwal-Bhairahawa, and Itahari to contain the protests.
