Oli’s authoritarian grip
Summary
KP Sharma Oli’s authoritarian leadership style and political maneuvers have led to significant unrest, including the Gen Z protests and loss of life, while he maintains an uncontested grip on the CPN (UML) party.
Key Points
- KP Sharma Oli attended China’s Victory Day Parade with other authoritarian leaders and returned to impose social media bans in Nepal.
- Following the social media ban, Gen Z protests led to significant casualties and damage, with Oli refusing responsibility or cooperation in investigations.
- Oli’s leadership style in CPN (UML) is characterized by autocracy, disregarding party rules, and extending his party chairmanship beyond the previously set limits.
- Despite leading Nepal’s government twice with a two-thirds majority, Oli failed to maintain political stability, dissolving parliament twice and causing party divisions.
