Nepal PM Resigns After Mass Protests Against Social Media Ban
Kathmandu — Widespread protests erupted across Nepal after the government imposed a nationwide ban on social media platforms, forcing the Prime Minister to resign within just two days. According to reports, thousands of citizens took to the streets in Kathmandu and other major cities, denouncing the ban on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and other platforms…
Kathmandu — Widespread protests erupted across Nepal after the government imposed a nationwide ban on social media platforms, forcing the Prime Minister to resign within just two days.
According to reports, thousands of citizens took to the streets in Kathmandu and other major cities, denouncing the ban on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and other platforms as an assault on freedom of expression. Demonstrators demanded the immediate reversal of the decision.
Under mounting public pressure and escalating unrest, the Prime Minister tendered his resignation, which was accepted by the President. Analysts say the swift outcome underscores the power of public mobilization in Nepal’s political landscape.
