Clashes that first broke out earlier this week escalated when groups of young demonstrators, who have been driving recent waves of political activism, came into direct confrontation with UML cadres during a series of tense face-offs.
Oli was ousted on September 9 after the 'Gen Z' group hit the streets across Nepal against his government over corruption and a ban on social media.
At least 72 people, including three policemen, were among the dead during the violent protests against alleged corruption and a ban on social media on September 8 and 9.
The protests, which culminated in the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, have reignited questions about the monarchy that was formally abolished in 2008.
A third-year Nepali student at KIIT University was found dead in her hostel, triggering massive protests. Students allege harassment and demand justice, while the university’s sudden eviction order for Nepali students has sparked outrage. Nepal’s PM has intervened as tensions escalate. Watch the full report.
The 72-year-old Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) leader said these meetings and visits have made meaningful contributions in strengthening Nepal’s relations with neighbouring countries
The 72-year-old four-time prime minister said it is natural to occasionally have problems with neighbours. "We can resolve them through open dialogue," he said.
With your excellency's leadership and valuable experience, the wide-ranging cooperation between our two countries will move forward in a positive direction for the benefit of our two peoples, Prime Minister Modi said .
KP Sharma Oli was, on July 15, sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister for the fourth time.Oli previously served as Nepal’s Prime Minister from October 11, 2015, to August 3, 2016, and then from February 5, 2018, to July 13, 2021.
Oli, 72, succeeds Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda who lost the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives on Friday.
The Communist Party of Nepal-(Unified Marxist-Leninist) (CPN-UML), made the formal announcement after top leaders of the party met on Monday, according to The Kathmandu Post newspaper.
The adoption of the Constitution in Nepal took place soon after Jaishankar, then Foreign Secretary, visited Kathmandu and met the leaders of various political parties
"Our party abides with the order given by the Supreme Court," the former Prime Minister of Nepal said after the apex court of the country issued a mandamus to appoint Sher Bahadur Deuba as the new Prime Minister by July 13.
Nepal's Prime Minister KP Oli said that Nepal shares a unique relationship with India.
PM Oli faced a confidence vote after alliance partner Nationalist Congress Party withdrew support last month.
Nepal plunged into a political crisis after President Bidya Devi Bhandari dissolved the House of Representatives and announced dates for mid-term elections at the recommendation of Prime Minister Oli on December 20, sparking protests from a section of the ruling party and various opposition parties.
The Nepali Cabinet, in an emergency meeting chaired by PM KP Sharma Oli, decided to recommend President Bidya Devi Bhandari for the dissolution of Parliament's House of Representatives.
The panel, which submitted its report to Oli and Prachanda on Saturday, includes Standing Committee members Shankar Pokhrel, Janardan Sharma, Bhim Rawal, Surendra Pandey and Pampha Bhusal.
Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli reportedly said Lord Ram's birthplace of Ayodhya is not located in Uttar Pradesh but near the Balmiki Ashram in Nepal.
Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, at an emergency Cabinet meeting, told ministers that “some of our party members are also trying to remove President Bidya Devi Bhandari from the power”.
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has prorogued the House of Representatives. This will allow him time to regroup and postpone any moves for no-confidence motion from detractors
Facing criticism over failures, especially regarding handling of the novel coronavirus pandemic, Nepal’s PM KP Sharma Oli is using his tried and tested tactic — invoking nationalism.
Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli expressed confidence that his government enjoys parliamentary majority and plans of his ouster will fail.
China's commercial leverages no doubt have an enormous lure of fancy aid, trade and investments, yet these can never replace India's place in Nepalese lives
The project, which will improve bilateral trade and people-to-people contact, was launched jointly by the two leaders via a video link.