Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:04pm on 09 Sep 2025,Tuesday International
Nepal's government collapsed as Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel was chased and beaten by protesters in viral street footage. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned after demonstrators torched his residence, with at least four ministers also stepping down. The Gen-Z led protests, initially against social media bans, expanded into massive anti-corruption demonstrations killing 19 and injuring 300+. Protesters attacked government buildings, freed 1,500+ inmates including ex-Deputy PM Rabi Lamichhane, and forced Tribhuvan International Airport closure. Despite social media ban reversal Monday night, protests intensified Tuesday. Gen-Z demands include Parliament dissolution, mass parliamentary resignations, interim government led by protester-chosen leader, and early elections. Nepali Army deployed for airport security.
