Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who resigned on Tuesday following the ongoing massive protests that have left 19 dead and more than 300 injured, has left Kathmandu in a military helicopter. It is not yet clear where he has gone; however, visuals show Oli departing the capital by military aircraft. Meanwhile, protestors have captured Baluwatar, the official residence of the Nepalese Prime Minister.
According to reports, he is accompanied by seven ministers. The Nepal Army in Kathmandu has started evacuating the government residences of ministers. Ministers are being evacuated from their residences and taken to safe places by helicopter. Apart from this, security has been increased around the Parliament building. At the same time, security is being provided to high officials in military cantonments.
KP Oli resigned as the violent protests continued for the second day in various parts of the country, with his secretariat confirming his resignation. Notably, Four ministers had earlier resigned from the government. Visuals showed protestors dancing and celebrating after Oli’s resignation. Plumes of smoke filled Kathmandu as people continued their protest against the Government over alleged corruption.
#WATCH | Nepal: Protesters dance and celebrate as the private residence of former PM K.P. Sharma Oli, in Bhaktapur, burns. The Nepali PM resigned this afternoon amid demonstrations against the Government over alleged corruption.
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Nepal Protests: Protestors Express Happiness
Protesters on afternoon set the private residence of former PM K.P. Sharma Oli, in Bhaktapur, on fire and expressed happiness over his resignaiton. A protestor said, “We are very happy that Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has resigned…”
#WATCH | Kathmandu, Nepal | A protestor says, "We are very happy that Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has resigned…" pic.twitter.com/1Er1npszo5
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“It is very good for our country that Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has resigned. Now the youth will stand and give its contribution in developing the nation,” another added.
#WATCH | Kathmandu, Nepal | A protestor says, "It is very good for our country that Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has resigned. Now the youth will stand and give its contribution in developing the nation…" pic.twitter.com/Bx9cmZp7xG
— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2025
Earlier today, Oli had contacted Chief of National Army General Ashok Raj Sigdel seeking assistance from the military to control the rapidly deteriorating situation and to safely depart the Prime Minister’s residence.
The Nepalese government had lifted the ban on social media apps on Monday late night, but the protests continued on the second day.
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