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.
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