Water Supply Minister Yadav resigns over Gen Z protest deaths

Summary

Minister for Water Supply Pradeep Yadav resigned following the deaths of 19 young protesters during the Gen Z movement and the government's violent response.

Key Points
  • Minister for Water Supply Pradeep Yadav resigned over the government's violent crackdown on Gen Z protests.
  • Nineteen young demonstrators were killed during the protests on Monday.
  • Yadav supports the Gen Z movement and opposes governmental repression against the youth.
  • Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari also resigned following the incident.
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