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PTIKP Sharma Oli

Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli broke his silence on Friday, using Constitution Day to address the recent wave of protests that turned violent, leaving several young demonstrators dead. In his first public statement since stepping down, Oli said the demonstrations — initially billed as peaceful — had been infiltrated by conspirators who incited unrest.“Last week, during a protest that had been described as peaceful, there was an infiltration — as those who called it claimed. The conspirators who infiltrated turned violent and some of our youth lost their lives. The government did not order firing on protesters,” Oli wrote in a Facebook post. He further called for an investigation into the use of automatic weapons, which he stressed are not carried by Nepal Police. “There must be an inquiry into the use of automatic weapons that were not issued to the police. I again express my sorrow for the incident, pay tribute to the departed young people, and wish a full recovery to the injured,” his post read.Moreover, linking the violence to broader challenges facing the country, Oli warned that Nepal is “now facing a major assault” on its constitution and sovereignty. He claimed that since his resignation, Singha Durbar had been set ablaze, the national map burned, and symbols of the state targeted.Live Events”We are now facing a major assault on our constitution. After my resignation as Prime Minister, Singha Durbar was set ablaze — the map of Nepal was burned, and efforts were made to erase the nation’s insignia. Representative institutions, the judiciary, businesses, political party offices, the homes of leaders and activists, and private property were selectively razed to ashes,” the three-time Nepalese prime minister wrote.What happaned in Nepal?A series of explosive youth-led protests, dubbed the “Gen Z protests,” recently toppled the government in Nepal and resulted in the appointment of the nation’s first female prime minister, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, for its interim government.The demonstrations, which were sparked by a government-imposed social media ban on September 4, quickly escalated into a widespread revolt against systemic corruption and elite extravagance. Thousands of young people took to the streets, angered by a government they viewed as out-of-touch and self-serving. The protests turned violent, leading to clashes with security forces, with reports of at least 72 deaths and more than 2,000 injured. The demonstrators set fire to government buildings, including the parliament and the prime minister’s residence, forcing Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign on September 9.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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