Nepal’s former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has made a shocking claim about the deadly Gen-Z protests that rocked the country. He says the automatic weapons fired on the first day of the protests, which killed 19 people, weren’t even in the hands of the police.
Oli stepped down on September 9 amid the chaos of violent street protests against his government. In a strong statement, he denied that his administration ordered any direct firing on the demonstrators. “We need to investigate who used those automatic weapons that police didn’t have,” Oli urged. He pointed fingers at “conspirators” who sneaked into the peaceful youth-led rallies and turned them violent, leading to so many deaths in just one day—something unheard of in Nepal’s past movements.
The protests, driven by frustrated Gen-Z youth demanding change, have turned tragic. Police reports confirm at least 72 deaths linked to the unrest, including victims from the fire at Bhatbhateni Supermarket, which protesters set ablaze.
Oli believes a bigger conspiracy is at play behind the arson attacks that hit key spots like Singh Durbar—the government’s main hub—along with the parliament building, Supreme Court, and other courts. Businesses, political party offices, and even leaders’ homes didn’t escape the flames. His own house in Balkot, Bhaktapur (just 4 km from Kathmandu), suffered major damage. Other ex-prime ministers like Sher Bahadur Deuba, Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda), and Jhalanath Khanal saw their homes targeted too.
As the violence zeroed in on top leaders’ residences, Oli sought safety under the Nepal Army’s protection. He left that shelter on Thursday and has since moved to a rented place in Gundu, Bhaktapur—about 12 km from Kathmandu.
Oli’s time in power drew heavy flak for pushing Nepal toward economic trouble. Critics slammed him for painting a rosy picture of prosperity while corruption scandals piled up, with some even linking him directly to the mess.
In the wake of Oli’s exit, Nepal now has a fresh, apolitical government under former Chief Justice Sushila Karki. Their big job? Hold parliamentary elections in six months. The next House of Representatives vote is set for March 5. As Nepal picks up the pieces, questions about the protests and hidden hands linger.
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