Former Nepal PM Oli Slams Gen-Z Protests, Targets Sushila Karki Government In First Statement

International News: Nepal's Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli, was forced to resign following anti-government protests by the Gen-Z group. Oli maintained silence following the incident. His first statement on the incident came on Saturday. Oli dismissed allegations that he ordered the firing on protesters during the protests.

Oli made this statement in his first public comments after resigning as prime minister on September 9 amid violent protests against the government over corruption and a ban on social media. Addressing some party leaders and workers at his private residence in the Gundu area of ​​Bhaktapur district, Oli, chairman of the Nepal Communist Party (Unified Marxist-Leninist), said, "I did not order firing on Gen-Z protesters during the agitation."

Who shot at the protesters?

In his first statement since resigning as Prime Minister last week, Oli said that protesters were fired upon with automatic guns, which the police did not possess. So, who fired the bullets at the protesters? Oli claimed that the incident was a deliberate conspiracy and demanded an investigation.

Expressed grief over the death of people

After resigning as prime minister on September 9, Oli said a large number of people were killed during the arson and violence carried out in the name of Gen-Z protesters. He said he was saddened by the news of the protesters' deaths.

Sushila Karki criticized the government

Oli criticized the interim government led by Sushila Karki. He claimed that this government was formed not through constitutional process, but through arson and sabotage. The interim government led by Karki was formed on September 12, ending days of political uncertainty following the collapse of the Oli government.

We will not flee the country

The ousted prime minister demanded that the government provide him security. He said that if they decide to withdraw other privileges, at least the leaders should be provided security. Oli said, "We will not flee the country. We have to build the country by restoring law and order and bringing the Constitution back on track."

Elections will be held in Nepal on March 5, 2026

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notice on Saturday urging all parties to help maintain a peaceful environment by refraining from engaging in violent and provocative activities, as the election date has been announced. Nepal's President Ramchandra Paudel announced that the country will hold elections on March 5, 2026.