Political instability in Nepal is further intensifying. On September 9, demonstrators gathered in front of Prime Minister Sharma Oli’s private residence in Balkot and demanded that he be held accountable for the deaths during yesterday’s clashes. Shortly after, they set the residence on fire. This was reported by “India Today.”
According to “The Himalayan Times,” the anger of the demonstrators grew without limits. They considered the prime minister guilty and gathered en masse with slogans in front of his house. When the residence was engulfed in flames, the police used tear gas to disperse the protesters. At the same time, sounds of gunfire were also reported.
After the situation escalated, government members were evacuated to a safe area by military helicopters. It was also reported that the homes of several state officials were set on fire. In the capital of Nepal, the threat level was raised, and Kathmandu International Airport was temporarily closed. All flights were canceled.
According to the data, mass protests flared up after major social media platforms — Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube — were banned in the country. Although the government lifted this ban in recent days, the anger of the people did not subside.
According to officials, at least 19 people were killed during clashes yesterday and today. Amid public pressure and mass unrest, Prime Minister Sharma Oli resigned from his post.
Observers believe that these events in Nepal are putting the country’s political system to a serious test. Trust in the authorities has declined, and the ban on social networks further increased public discontent. The measures taken did not help stabilize the situation. Political processes in Nepal may now enter a completely new stage.
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