Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:58am on 22 Apr 2026,Wednesday International
Just weeks after taking office, Balen Shah is facing widespread protests across Nepal triggered by multiple contentious decisions. Demonstrations erupted over the government’s move to sideline student unions, sparking strong backlash from youth groups. Additional anger stems from a new customs duty on goods imported from India, which has impacted daily life in border regions. Protesters have also demanded the resignation of Home Minister Sudan Gurung over alleged financial irregularities. The unrest has intensified, reaching Kathmandu’s administrative hub Singha Durbar, putting the new government under growing political pressure. (PC: India Today)
