Week-long protests in Nepal left 51 Dead and the Tourism Industry Crippled, Interim Govt Talks Underway

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A new interim government is set to take over the control of Nepal following the violent protests and resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. Backed by protesters, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is likely to lead the interim government. If accepted, she will become the first female prime minister of the Himalayan nation.


President-Army Chief Meeting

An important meeting was held at the President’s Office at Sheetal Niwas, which was attended by Nepal Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel. The agenda was to end the ongoing constitutional deadlock. 

Apart from Karki, Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah, former CEO of Nepal Electricity Authority Kulman Ghising, and Mayor of Dharan Harka Sampang were among the names that were discussed during the meeting.


Office Prepared for New Nepal PM

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Singha Durbar, the main administrative building of Nepal's government, is under reconstruction to resume work after protesters set it on fire, killing almost 50 people. A team led by Chief Secretary Ek Narayan Aryal is currently reviewing building management and feasibility. Also, a furnished room is set up in the under-construction Home Ministry building.


Nepal Turmoil At A Glance

Oli quit on Tuesday following a violent agitation led by Gen Z protesters. To keep the situation under control, the Nepal Army imposed restrictions across provinces. After continuous protests for four days, the situation is peaceful on Friday, officials said.

President Paudel has accepted the resignation of Oli, but stated that the cabinet led by the PM will continue to run the government until a fresh Council of Ministers is formed. Some media reports claimed that the Army is expected to take over and reinstate the monarchy. However, the Nepal army issued a notice urging people not to believe any unofficial report.

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“Don’t believe in false comments, opinions and analysis linking Nepal Army, being spread in the current situation," clarified the army in the statement.

Nepal Police has also urged people to share videos of violence, arson, and looting, promising legal action against those involved. An official email has been released for submitting such footage.

After a week-long chaos, life in Nepal is slowly returning to normal. Several public and union organisations are providing essential services with public buses operating from the new bus park in Kathmandu today. Nepal Insurance Authority has directed insurance companies to settle insurance claims promptly.