Nepal Protests: Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned on Monday after 19 people were killed and over 100 others injured during violent protests by ‘Gen Z’ over corruption and social media ban.
“Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak tenders his resignation to the Prime Minister during the cabinet meeting held at the official residence of the Prime Minister in Baluwatar,” reported ANI.
On Monday morning, thousands of youths converged in front of Parliament in the heart of Kathmandu and protested against the September 4 ban on 26 social media sites, including Facebook, WhatsApp and X.
The protesters shouted anti-government slogans against the government over its decision. However, the demonstration turned violent after some protesters entered the Parliament complex, prompting police to resort to baton charges to disperse the crowd.
The police also fired tear gas shells and rubber bullets.