Home Minister Lekhak resigns over violence in Gen Z protests

Summary

Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned taking moral responsibility after violent protests resulted in police firing that killed at least 19 people.

Key Points
  • Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak submitted his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
  • The resignation was tendered during a cabinet meeting on Monday evening.
  • Gen Z protests on Monday turned violent, resulting in at least 19 deaths due to police firing.
  • Lekhak cited moral responsibility as the reason for his resignation and had informed his party prior to the cabinet meeting.
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