Nepal home minister resigns amid 'Gen Z' protests over social media ban, corruption
He tendered his resignation to the prime minister during a Cabinet meeting on Monday evening.
Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned on Monday after 19 people were killed and over 400 others injured during protests by 'Gen Z' over social media ban and alleged government corruption.
He tendered his resignation to Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during a Cabinet meeting at the prime minister's residence in Baluwatar on Monday evening, reports The Kathmandu Post.
Earlier in the day, as the demonstrations turned violent, the Nepalese army stepped in to control the situation after authorities imposed curfew.
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Citing hospital officials, Kathmandu Post reported that at least 17 died in different hospitals in Kathmandu alone. In Sunsari, two protesters shot during demonstrations in Itahari also succumbed to injuries.
Doctors at multiple hospitals confirmed that dozens remain in critical condition.
Nepal blocked access to several social media platforms, including Facebook, last week after they failed to register with authorities in a crackdown on misuse, reports Reuters.
The government said social media users with fake IDs have been spreading hate speech and fake news, and committing fraud and other crimes via some platforms.
