Former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested for their alleged roles in the tragic deaths of over 76 individuals during violent youth-led protests against corruption in September 2025.
The protests, dubbed "Gen Z protests," erupted in response to widespread public dissatisfaction with governance and were fueled by a controversial social media ban.
This series of events culminated in the overthrow of Oli's government, leading to new elections and a shift in political power.
The arrests followed the inauguration of Nepal's youngest Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, signaling a dramatic change in the country's leadership landscape.
Supporters of Oli rallied against the arrests, denouncing them as politically motivated and indicative of ongoing tensions within Nepal's political sphere.
The situation represents a pivotal moment of reckoning in Nepal, spotlighting the urgent demand for accountability from leaders in a nation grappling with its future following a period of intense civil unrest.
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