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Prime Minister Resigns Amid $586M Anti-Graft Protests in Nepal

12/12/2025

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In Nepal, anti-graft protests led to Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli's resignation, with losses exceeding $586 million.
Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki reported rebuilding costs may exceed $252 million, with less than $1 million raised.
Senior engineer Chakrabarti Kantha confirmed that repairs on partially damaged buildings are complete.
Kantha added that reconstruction of severely damaged structures will begin after detailed assessments.
New parliamentary elections are set for March 5, 2026.

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In Nepal, anti-graft protests led to Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli's resignation, with losses exceeding $586 million.
Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki reported rebuilding costs may exceed $252 million, with less than $1 million raised.
Senior engineer Chakrabarti Kantha confirmed that repairs on partially damaged buildings are complete.
Kantha added that reconstruction of severely damaged structures will begin after detailed assessments.
New parliamentary elections are set for March 5, 2026.