Nepal’s former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli slammed the interim government as a ‘government of publicity’ during his first public appearance on Saturday, weeks after stepping down following the violent Gen Z protests that shook the country earlier this month.
“The incumbent government is called the ‘Gen-Z government’, which is not made following constitutional provisions, not through the vote of the people. It is made through vandalism and arson,” Oli said.
Oli further questioned the intentions of the current leadership. “What does the government of publicity think? That we will hand over this country and flee abroad? We have to make this country. We have to make this country constitutional, democratic and bring the politics back on track. We will bring the rule of law in the country,” he said.
The ousted former PM also addressed rumours linking him to the violence. “A rumour has been spread further naming me. People are incited to say, give me a gun, I will kill him; give me a sword, I will slaughter him; give me a drone, I will strike him. These things are being broadcast enthusiastically. But what role did I play? After hearing about the news of firing, I inquired about the situation. I was told that only rubber bullets were fired. Later, I got to know that 14 people had died. I was asking how they were shot on the head? How can we stop it? I was thinking about measures to prevent bloodshed and an unfavourable situation in the nation. Those who are liable for the incidents then would blame it on KP Oli.”
Explaining the reason behind his resignation, Oli said, “On the next day, September 9, following the incidents of the day before, I resigned around 11–11:30 am. Undesirable events had happened the previous day and my attempt was to not escalate it further. But when I realised nothing was in my hand, I stepped down from the post. Following it all, incidents of arson, vandalism, and looting started.”
The Gen Z protests, led by students and young citizens, turned into the deadliest violence since Nepal’s 2006 pro-democracy movement. Protestors had gathered near parliament, demanding accountability, transparency, and reforms. Police responded with water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition. Although Oli denied ordering a crackdown, his government faced heavy criticism. He resigned and was succeeded by former chief justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister. With parliament dissolved and elections set for March, Nepal now faces a turbulent political transition.
“The incumbent government is called the ‘Gen-Z government’, which is not made following constitutional provisions, not through the vote of the people. It is made through vandalism and arson,” Oli said.
Oli further questioned the intentions of the current leadership. “What does the government of publicity think? That we will hand over this country and flee abroad? We have to make this country. We have to make this country constitutional, democratic and bring the politics back on track. We will bring the rule of law in the country,” he said.
The ousted former PM also addressed rumours linking him to the violence. “A rumour has been spread further naming me. People are incited to say, give me a gun, I will kill him; give me a sword, I will slaughter him; give me a drone, I will strike him. These things are being broadcast enthusiastically. But what role did I play? After hearing about the news of firing, I inquired about the situation. I was told that only rubber bullets were fired. Later, I got to know that 14 people had died. I was asking how they were shot on the head? How can we stop it? I was thinking about measures to prevent bloodshed and an unfavourable situation in the nation. Those who are liable for the incidents then would blame it on KP Oli.”
Explaining the reason behind his resignation, Oli said, “On the next day, September 9, following the incidents of the day before, I resigned around 11–11:30 am. Undesirable events had happened the previous day and my attempt was to not escalate it further. But when I realised nothing was in my hand, I stepped down from the post. Following it all, incidents of arson, vandalism, and looting started.”
The Gen Z protests, led by students and young citizens, turned into the deadliest violence since Nepal’s 2006 pro-democracy movement. Protestors had gathered near parliament, demanding accountability, transparency, and reforms. Police responded with water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition. Although Oli denied ordering a crackdown, his government faced heavy criticism. He resigned and was succeeded by former chief justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister. With parliament dissolved and elections set for March, Nepal now faces a turbulent political transition.
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