Health Minister Pradip Paudel resigns

Summary

Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel resigns due to disapproval of government's handling of Gen Z protests, following state suppression and shootings.

Key Points
  • Minister Pradip Paudel has resigned from the Health and Population Ministry.
  • He criticized the government's suppression of Gen Z protests demanding good governance, accountability, and justice.
  • Paudel condemned shootings of youth protesters and said his conscience prevented him from continuing in the Cabinet.
  • His resignation increases pressure on the ruling coalition amid escalating protest-related deaths.
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