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    Nepal’s political elite chased, beaten, and humiliated on camera: Here’s everyone caught in Gen Z protest

    From Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel sprinting barefoot to Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba bleeding on camera, the protests in Nepal turned into a viral spectacle of humiliation that shook the political class.

    Moneycontrol News
    September 12, 2025 / 11:08 IST
    Nepal’s Viral Uprising: Ministers Beaten, Homes Burned, Leaders on the Run

    When Nepal’s Gen Z-led protests erupted in early September, the story wasn’t just in parliament debates or resignation letters. It was in raw, shaky phone videos that captured the powerful being hunted, beaten, and stripped of their aura. Those visuals, amplified on TikTok, X and WhatsApp, became the currency of the revolt and a turning point for Nepal’s politics.

    Bishnu Prasad Paudel: chased through Kathmandu

    Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel was filmed running barefoot through Kathmandu, kicked and struck as he fled a mob. Media across the globe reported how protesters even stripped parts of his clothing and forced him toward a riverbank before he escaped.


    Clips of the incident went viral across the internet, making him the most recognisable symbol of elite downfall.

    Sher Bahadur Deuba and Arzu Rana Deuba: The foreign minister dragged and beaten with his wife

    Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, wife of former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, was attacked at her residence. According to NDTV, protesters dragged her out, slapped and punched her until blood streamed down her face. Videos of her pleading as the crowd jeered spread instantly on social media, sparking outrage and disbelief at the brutality against a sitting woman minister.


    Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba was also beaten alongside his wife Arzu when protesters stormed their Kathmandu home. India Today reported that the couple was assaulted and their residence vandalised, underlining that even one of Nepal’s longest-serving leaders was no longer untouchable.

    Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar: Fatal assault at Khanal residence

    In a shocking escalation, Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, wife of former Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal, was reported to have been badly injured and set on fire when protesters attacked the Khanal residence. The Hindustan Times noted that she was 'burned alive' during the arson, though police have yet to issue a final confirmation. Her death, if officially confirmed, would mark the most tragic personal loss of the uprising.

    Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda': House under fire

    Former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, better known as Prachanda, saw his residence in Khumaltar, Lalitpur attacked. The Himalayan Times reported that protesters hurled stones and set parts of the property ablaze. While Dahal himself was not beaten, the targeting of his home highlighted the breadth of public fury.


    K. P. Sharma Oli: Residence torched after resignation

    Outgoing Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli, who resigned on September 9, also faced mob anger. NewsOnAir and other outlets reported that his Baluwatar residence was set on fire as protesters stormed state buildings, including Parliament and the Supreme Court.

    Ramesh Lekhak: The Home Minister’s house burned

    Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, who resigned alongside Oli, had his residence in Naikap attacked and set on fire.


    Prakash Man Singh: Deputy PM targeted

    Deputy Prime Minister Prakash Man Singh also faced violence. His house and vehicle were torched during the protests, as reported by Nepali media.

    Ganga Dahal: Daughter of Prachanda

    In Lalitpur, protesters targeted the home of Ganga Dahal, the daughter of Prachanda. The Kathmandu Post reported that the residence was torched, and police later recovered a burned body from the property.


    The helicopter escape that went viral

    One of the most surreal videos showed an unnamed minister and family dangling from a rope under a helicopter to escape an advancing mob.

    The Economic Times confirmed the clip’s circulation, though it did not identify the minister by name.

    For protesters, filming was as important as fighting. Smartphones turned humiliation into spectacle, ensuring that the downfall of Nepal’s leaders was not just witnessed on the street but replayed endlessly online.

    By week’s end, Prime Minister Oli had resigned and discussions began over an interim government led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki. But for the world outside Nepal, what stuck were not the political negotiations but the images, powerful men and women chased, beaten, or left helpless as their homes burned.

    Moneycontrol News
    first published: Sep 12, 2025 11:03 am

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