President Paudel accepts KP Sharma Oli's resignation as PM

Summary

President Ramchandra Paudel has accepted Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation following escalating protests led by Gen Z youths in Kathmandu causing deaths and injuries.

Key Points
  • President Ramchandra Paudel has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
  • KP Sharma Oli resigned amid mass protests led by Gen Z youths demanding government accountability.
  • The protests resulted in at least 19 deaths and over 500 injuries in Kathmandu.
  • Security measures including curfews and heavy deployment were unable to stop the demonstrations, leading to increased pressure on the government.
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