Minister from NC rival faction resigns amid growing pressure on Oli govt
Summary
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Rammnath Adhikari resigned amid political unrest after the deadly crackdown on Gen Z protests, with mounting pressure on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's government.
Key Points
- Minister Rammnath Adhikari from Nepali Congress's Shekhar Koirala faction resigned from the government.
- Adhikari's resignation follows directions from Dr Shekhar Koirala during his visit to China.
- Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak also resigned after police fired on Gen Z protesters, killing at least 21 youths.
- The coalition government led by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli faces growing criticism and calls for resignation.
