PM Oli and Minister Paudel in heated dispute over social media in Cabinet meeting

Summary

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Health Minister Pradip Paudel clashed over reopening social media platforms during a cabinet meeting, with a decision made to take positive initiatives and investigate casualties from Gen Z protests.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Health Minister Pradip Paudel had a heated dispute over reopening social media in a cabinet meeting.
  • Paudel argued for reopening social media due to financial losses and recent unrest linked to platform blocks.
  • Oli opposed reopening without proper registration, citing national pride and concerns over corruption.
  • The cabinet decided to take positive initiatives to reopen social media and formed a committee to investigate casualties of Gen Z protests within 15 days.
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