Agriculture Minister Adhikari resigns over Gen Z crackdown
Summary
Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari resigned due to the government's harsh crackdown on Gen Z protests, with Nepali Congress calling for Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation following the deaths of 19 protesters.
Key Points
- Agriculture and Livestock Minister Ramnath Adhikari resigned over the government's authoritarian response to Gen Z protests.
- Adhikari criticized the state for suppressing peaceful protests and moving towards authoritarianism.
- Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak also resigned following the deadly protests.
- Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa demanded Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli take moral responsibility and resign for the deaths of 19 protesters.
