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Former Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak have been arrested by the police. This arrest has taken place in the case of GEN-Z Protest that took place last year.
This action took place when Balen Shah took oath as the new Prime Minister yesterday. According to the police, Oli was caught from his house in Gundu, Bhaktapur on Saturday morning. Whereas, Ramesh writer was arrested from Suryavinayak at around 5 in the morning.
This action has been taken on the basis of the investigation started after the complaint of the Home Ministry. An inquiry commission had suggested that a case of negligence should be filed against these leaders. In this case, there can be a punishment of up to 10 years.
The report also calls for action against many senior officials. In these protests last year, 77 people were killed and property worth billions was damaged.
KP Oli had resigned and fled Kathmandu during the protest.
Before the arrest, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of PM Balen.
The case was investigated by a commission, led by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki. The Commission said in its report that there was serious negligence in handling the situation during the protest.
According to the report, despite prior warning (intelligence), the authorities did not take appropriate steps, due to which the situation worsened and many people lost their lives.
The decision to implement this report was taken in the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Balen Shah before the arrest. Only after this the police took this big step.
During the arrest, security was tightened in the Kathmandu Valley and several police teams were deployed.
Protesters had set Prime Minister Oli’s house on fire on September 9.
Major demands of Gauri Bahadur Karki Commission
- The commission said that there should be a criminal investigation against the then Prime Minister KP Oli, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and the police chief.
- It is alleged that the firing continued for about 4 hours, but no major decision was taken on time to stop it.
- Action has also been recommended against many senior officers (Home Secretary, police and investigation agency officials).
- A demand was made to warn some police officers and take departmental action.
- The violence of September 9 (arson, looting) was asked to be investigated again in depth.
- It was advised to use CCTV footage, mobile data and digital evidence for investigation.
- Action has also been recommended against some army officers for security lapses.
- It has also been said to honor the policemen and people who showed bravery.
GenZ protest started against corruption in Nepal
GenZ protests against social media ban and corruption began in Nepal on September 8, which turned violent. The protesters had set the government ‘Office Singh Darbar’ on fire. PM office was also here.
As the situation worsened, curfew was imposed in many cities including Kathmandu, Parliament came to a standstill and Prime Minister Oli had to resign. After the resignation, Oli was taken to a safe place. At the same time, angry Gen-Z beat up many ministers including the former PM.
The police opened fire to stop the violence in which more than 70 people died.
Know about KP Oli…
KP Oli was born in 1952 in eastern Nepal. His mother died of smallpox during his childhood, after which he was raised by his grandmother. He did not complete school and entered politics at an early age.
Oli joined the communist ideology at an early age and became a part of the Jhapa movement, which was against the big landlords. During this time, he was accused of a murder and had to go to jail. He spent about 14 years in jail, which further strengthened his political views.
Oli became a major leader after the democratic movement in the 1990s and became Prime Minister in 2015. Although the government fell in 2016, they returned to power in 2018.
He was sworn in as the PM of Nepal for the fourth time on 15 July 2024, but due to Gen-Z performance, he had to resign after 14 months i.e. on 9 September 2025.
During the ‘Gen Z’ demonstration, his government was accused of failure to handle the situation. Following the violence and deaths of many people in these demonstrations, public anger increased, which put pressure on his government and ultimately led to his loss of power.
KP Oli has been the PM of Nepal four times.
Balen Shah took oath as the Prime Minister of Nepal
Balendra (Balen) Shah took oath as the Prime Minister of Nepal on Friday. 35 year old Balen became the youngest PM of the country. A few hours before taking oath as MP, he released his first message through a rap song, in which he mentioned corruption, system change and youth.
He said in his song that unity is his greatest strength and this time history is being made.
Balen’s party Rashtriya Swatra Party (RSP) had won the March 5 elections. Acting Prime Minister Sushila Karki said that the future of the country is now in the hands of the youth and the new government is expected to end corruption.
President Paudel administered the oath of office to Balne Shah as PM. In the middle is former PM Sushila Karki.
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