Nepal Erupts in Unrest: PM Oli Resigns Amidst Violent Protests

Nepal's Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli stepped down on Tuesday as widespread protests against government corruption and a contested social media ban escalated. The surrender followed a period of violence, highlighting deep political divides and resulting in 19 casualties, exacerbating Nepal's enduring instability.

The resignation leaves the country in a state of political uncertainty, as protestors took to the streets demanding solutions to economic and governmental grievances. The demonstrators, undeterred by a government-imposed curfew, met heavy resistance from security forces who deployed tear gas and rubber bullets.

As factions clashed, the call for new leadership took center stage. High-spirited youths celebrated the resignation by storming parliament, marking it as a victory against oppression. Yet, the road to resolution remains unclear as Nepal grapples with political turbulence amid public outrage.

(With inputs from agencies.)