Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:28pm on 08 Sep 2025,Monday International
Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned Monday citing moral responsibility after violent protests against social media bans and corruption turned deadly, killing 19 people and injuring 347. Young demonstrators protested the government's decision to block 26 unregistered social media platforms on Friday. Clashes erupted in Kathmandu as protesters breached parliament compound walls, leading police to respond with water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets. Curfews were imposed in Kathmandu and other cities to control the unrest During a party meeting, Lekhak stated: "Unimaginable loss, I resign on moral grounds." The demonstrations represent some of Nepal's worst violence in two decades, with emergency wards overwhelmed by casualties. (PC: X)
