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.
