Opinion | Oli’s Nero-esque flight from duty
Summary
KP Sharma Oli, as caretaker Prime Minister of Nepal, failed to uphold his constitutional duties during the September 9 anarchy, abandoning his post amidst chaos and lawlessness.
Key Points
- On September 9, Nepal descended into near-total anarchy following the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
- Despite remaining caretaker PM with full powers, Oli retreated into an army barrack and failed to maintain law and order.
- Government buildings were torched, looting and jailbreaks occurred, and security forces were inactive due to lack of orders.
- Oli’s failure to act is compared to other global leaders who fled during crises and may represent a grave omission of constitutional duty.
