Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has issued a formal statement addressing the large-scale protests that erupted across the country. The GenZ protests saw the death of 19 people and several inujured. The Nepal government later in the day on 8 September, announced plans to revoke the social media ban.
Expressing his grief, Prime Minister Oli said he was “deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred during the demonstration organised by members of the Gen-Z generation today.”
PM Oli explained that the government had expected the youth to peacefully express their demands, but claimed the protests were disrupted by groups with vested interests, resulting in the tragic loss of civilian lives.
Oli strongly refuted allegations that the government intended to restrict social media use, stressing that there had been “no reason to continue demonstrating over this matter.” He further pledged to ensure a safe environment for online communication and warned that the current situation would not be allowed to persist.
The Prime Minister announced that an independent investigation committee would be established to examine the day’s events in detail. The committee will assess the causes, circumstances, and extent of the damage, and submit its findings within 15 days, along with recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
This is a developing story, it will be updated shortly.
