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Nepal's Home Minister Resigns Amid Deadly Protest Violence

9/9/2025

Summary

Story summary

Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned on September 8 after protests resulted in 19 deaths and over 400 injuries.
He submitted his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during an emergency cabinet meeting.
Protests against government corruption and a social media ban escalated into violence across cities.
Lekhak cited moral responsibility for the casualties and could not remain in office.
Curfews were imposed in Kathmandu and Itahari to manage the unrest.

History

Historical Context

The Nepalese Civil War, which lasted from 1996 to 2006, concluded with the Comprehensive Peace Accord, establishing a democratic framework. However, persistent corruption issues plagued the government, culminating in protests in September 2021 that led to Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak's resignation after 19 deaths. This unrest underscores ongoing struggles for accountability and effective governance in Nepal.

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Story summary

Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned on September 8 after protests resulted in 19 deaths and over 400 injuries.
He submitted his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during an emergency cabinet meeting.
Protests against government corruption and a social media ban escalated into violence across cities.
Lekhak cited moral responsibility for the casualties and could not remain in office.
Curfews were imposed in Kathmandu and Itahari to manage the unrest.

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