Nepal has been witnessing a series of political twists since September 8. The unrest that began on Wednesday has only added to the mounting chaos for Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Several reports now suggest that Oli may consider fleeing to Dubai if the situation remains unresolved. Who is KP Sharma Oli? What next for him? Will his government fall? Here’s all you need to know about the Nepali Politician who became PM Of Nepal.
Oli is the President of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), also called CPN-UML. He plays an important role in Nepal’s left-wing politics. He is known for his nationalist views, his closeness to China, and his attempts to defend Nepal’s sovereignty in border disputes with India. At 73, Oli has had a long and difficult political career. He has been Prime Minister several times, faced fights within his own party, and is now dealing with new controversies, including protests led by the youth against his government.
What Happened In Nepal On Monday? What Caused Gen Z Uprising?
Anger against the government, which many Nepalese citizens believe rests on decades of corruption, has erupted, giving voice to long-suppressed frustrations. The rage spilled onto the streets of Kathmandu after the government banned social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and X — a move widely condemned by rights groups. The protests have already claimed at least 19 lives, with over 300 reported injured. Led largely by Gen Z, aged between 13 and 28, the unrest has become the worst in Nepal’s history and now threatens to destabilise yet another government. Adding to the fury, a viral online movement against “Nepo Kids” — children of politicians flaunting lavish lifestyles — is intensifying public anger by exposing the stark gap between the ruling elite and ordinary Nepalis.
Authorities have enforced curfews across Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts. The House has 275 seats. To form a majority, 138 seats are needed. The main parties in the government are:
– CPN-UML with 78 seats
– Nepali Congress with 89 seats
– Maoist Centre with 32 seats
– Smaller allies like JSP and others with more than 10 seats
So far, two ministers have resigned — Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari. The Oli government is at risk because the Shekhar Koirala faction and the Maoist Centre are threatening to leave the coalition.
Who Is K P Sharma Oli?
K.P. Sharma Oli was born on 22 February 1952 in Iwa in Tehrathum. His father, Mohan Prasad Oli, was a Brahmin farmer. His mother, Madhumaya Oli, died from smallpox when he was four. He had a younger brother and three younger sisters from his father’s second marriage. Oli began his schooling at Pranami Middle School. In 1958, his family shifted to Surungwa, Jhapa, but when floods from the Kankai river left them landless, Oli went to live with his grandparents. A few years later, in 1962, his family moved again, this time to Garamani, Jhapa. He completed his SLC exam from Adarsha Secondary School in 1970. During his time in Jhapa, Oli was deeply influenced by the anti-Panchayat movement and the Naxalbari uprising. He often credits his distant uncle, Ramnath Dahal, for sparking his interest in communism.
