The question of who will lead Nepal next remains uncertain. A few names have surfaced as possible candidates for the prime ministership of the insurgency-hit country. Meanwhile, President Ram Chandra Paudel has issued a statement on the current situation.
A dispute has broken out within the Gen-Z movement over who should lead them next. On Thursday, groups of young protesters clashed outside the Nepal Army Headquarters in Bhadrakali, Kathmandu, even scuffling over who should become the country’s interim chief.
One group strongly opposed the idea of appointing former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister. At the same time, supporters of Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and Dharan Mayor Harka Sampang arrived, leading to heated arguments and confrontations between the two sides.
The statement reads, “Respected Nepali brothers and sisters, I am making every effort to find a way out of the current difficult situation in the country within the constitutional framework and to protect democracy and maintain peace and order in the country. I appeal to all parties to be confident that a solution to the problem is being sought as soon as possible to address the demands of the agitating citizens and to cooperate with restraint in maintaining peace and order in the country.”
Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel issues a release on the present condition.
The statement reads, “Respected Nepali brothers and sisters, I am making every effort to find a way out of the current difficult situation in the country within the constitutional framework and to… pic.twitter.com/hBXsFeP2Uf
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What Did Ousted PM KP Sharma Oli Say?
In his letter to Gen Z protestors, Oli appealed for peace and called on all sides to engage in dialogue. “I am deeply saddened by the tragic incident that took place during the protest called by the Gen-Z generation today. While we were confident that our children will peacefully voice their demands, the situation that arose due to the infiltration of the protest by various vested interests has resulted in the tragic loss of lives of citizens,” wrote Oli.
Giving the letter an emotional tone, Oli mentioned that he could not have his own children but desire to be a father never ended. Oli said, “Because of the hardships inflicted by the state during the struggle for change, I could not have children, but the desire to be a father never died.” He recalled his tenure as Home Minister in 1994, emphasizing that under his administration, no bullets were fired, and reiterated his commitment to peace.
He has further accused the forces behind the protests of exploiting young demonstrators to carry out destructive activities in Nepal. He stated in his letter, “The arson and vandalism at key government offices did not happen suddenly. Your innocent faces are being used for politics of deception.”
