Kathmandu Protests: Ex-PM Deuba Wife Beaten, Khanal’s Spouse Burnt Alive in Gen Z Fury
Violent Kathmandu Protests Erupted in Nepal’s Capital This Week, Leading to Unprecedented Attacks on Senior Political Figures, including Five-Time Prime Minister Sher Bhadur Deuba, and Tragic Deaths among Demonstrators. Youth-led protests, which were sparked off by restrictions placed on social media, have claimed the lives of 19 people and forced KP Sharma Oli to resign.
Kathmandu’s protests started as a peaceful demonstration by Generation Z activists who were against the blockage of popular social networking sites. On Monday, the protests escalated quickly into violent clashes between security forces and the protesters, which led to the police firing on the crowds.
On Tuesday, the unrest escalated to alarming proportions when mobs attacked prominent politicians and their families. Sher Bahadur Deuba, former prime minister and leader of Nepali Congress’s largest party, along with Arzu Rana, his wife, was assaulted. Social media videos showed the two leaders with severe injuries. Deuba needed assistance in reaching safety.
The violence has claimed Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar’s life, the wife of the former prime minister Jhala Nath Khanal. According to reports, she died during the chaos of Kathmandu’s protests. This highlights the severity of the unrest.
Demonstrators have set fire to many government buildings, including the residences of politicians in the capital. The protests in Kathmandu have intensified despite Prime Minister Oli’s announcement of his resignation, indicating deeper issues with Nepal’s politics.
Kathmandu’s current protest wave is a major challenge for Nepal’s democratic institutions. This youth-led movement has revealed a growing unrest among Nepal’s young generation.
The security forces struggled to keep order when the Kathmandu demonstrations spread outside the capital. Targeting senior politicians and their families is a sign of a dangerous increase in Nepal’s culture of protest. It raises concerns over the safety of democratic leadership and the future political discourse.
The international community expressed its concern at the violence of recent events. Calls for dialogue to be held between government officials and protesters are growing. Kathmandu’s protests highlight the need for urgent political reforms and improved communication between Nepali leadership and youth.
The full impact of the Kathmandu demonstrations on Nepal’s political stability is still uncertain as the situation develops. As the situation continues to develop, it is unclear what impact these protests in Kathmandu will have on Nepal’s political stability.
Nepal’s Political Crisis
Nepal has been experiencing political instability, with many changes of government. The current crisis is a result of growing tensions among traditional political establishments and the younger generation, who demand greater political freedoms. In recent years, the country has experienced multiple changes of prime minister, a reflection of deeper structural problems within its democratic system.
