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.
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