September 10, 2025

Nepal is witnessing a fiery storm of fresh protests led by passionate students! On Tuesday, despite strict curfews, youth took to the streets of Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur, shouting slogans and demanding that Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli step down. The fire started in several areas like Kalanki and Baneshwor in Kathmandu, and the Chapagaun-Thecho area in Lalitpur district. Early morning, the protestors set tyres on fire to block busy roads, turning calm streets into battlegrounds. With voices ringing loudly, they chanted phrases like "KP Chor, Desh Chhod" (K P Sharma Oli is a thief, quit the country) and "Take action against corrupt leaders". But the drama didn't stop there! Demonstrators, mostly students, showed their anger by pelting stones at the house of Communication Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung in Sunakothi, Lalitpur. This comes after Gurung had ordered a ban on social media sites, sparking even more rage. The protesters also vandalised the residence of former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' in Khumaltar, Lalitpur, and held demonstrations in front of former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba's house in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu. To control the chaos, authorities slapped curfews across the region. Kathmandu’s curfew started at 8:30 am and is still on, while Bhaktapur and Lalitpur have similar restrictions, with timings varying from morning to midnight in affected areas like Bhaisepati, Sanepa, and Chyasal. This wave of protests follows violent clashes on Monday when police attempts to enforce a social media ban led to horrific results — at least 19 died and more than 300 were injured in the unrest. The Nepali Army was called in and took control of the roads around the parliament complex in New Baneshwor, trying to restore order. The government felt the heat as Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned amid the turmoil. Nepal stands at a crossroads with young voices loud and furious, demanding change and justice. The big question is - will the leaders listen now?

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