KP Oli Faces Political Turmoil in Nepal as Three Ministers Resign

Nepal’s political crisis deepens after Gen-Z protests. Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, and Health Minister Pradeep Paudel resign, while Nepali Congress demands PM Oli step down.

**Nepal’s political unrest intensifies as three key ministers resign amid Gen-Z protests. (File Photo)**

Nepal is witnessing heightened political instability following widespread Gen-Z protests. On Tuesday, after the Home Minister, both Agriculture and Livestock Development Minister Ramnath Adhikari and Health Minister Pradeep Paudel resigned from their positions. They expressed concern that the government is moving away from democratic principles toward authoritarian practices.

In his resignation, the Nepali Congress lawmaker stated that “instead of recognizing citizens’ democratic rights, the government chose suppression, violence, and force, which compelled me to resign.”

A government minister added that this approach is steering the country toward autocracy rather than democracy. He emphasized that remaining in power would prevent him from addressing why the government resorted to violence against the generation meant to build the nation.

Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak Resigns First
Ramnath Adhikari’s resignation came a day after Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak stepped down on Monday evening, submitting his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. This move followed the violent clashes and fatalities during the Gen-Z protests.

Nepali Congress Demands PM Oli’s Resignation
Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa publicly demanded that Prime Minister Oli resign, stating, “Innocent youth lost their lives unnecessarily. The Prime Minister must take moral responsibility and step down immediately.”

Nepali Congress Prepares to Break Ties with Oli Government
Thapa added that Nepali Congress cannot remain merely a witness or participant in this situation. He clarified that the issue would be strongly addressed in party meetings, urging the party to distance itself from the current government.

Monday’s protests resulted in around 20 deaths and numerous injuries. Security forces adopted strict measures, which opposition parties and protesters condemned as repressive. The resignations of three ministers, combined with strong demands from Nepali Congress, have significantly intensified challenges for Prime Minister Oli.