Nepal Protest: Fresh Turmoil Hits Streets After Social Media Ban Lifted, Two Ministers Resign 19 Dead In Violence

2025-09-09 01:10:16

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Tension continues to grip Nepal as fresh protests erupted on the streets again on Tuesday morning, a day after the Nepal government revoked a ban on social media. Since Monday, two ministers have resigned, while demonstrators seek Prime Minister KP Oli's dismissal.

Here's all you need to know about Nepal protest and social media ban:

1. Why was the social media ban imposed and lifted later?

A decision to lift the ban on social media sites was made after an emergency cabinet meeting late on Monday.

The ban was imposed last week on social media sites that did not comply with a deadline to register with Nepal's Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli issued a statement late on Monday evening, announcing that the social media ban that was put in place was lifted.

2. Monday's violence

In the statement, Oli blamed "infiltration by various vested interest groups"behind Monday's violence. As per the Nepal government, at least 19 people who died over 250 people were injured in the Monday's protest that also took place in places outside Kathmandu.

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