Fresh waves of anti-government demonstrations swept across Nepal on Tuesday, as students led protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Despite restrictions on public gatherings, protests erupted in Kathmandu’s Kalanki and Baneshwor areas, as well as in Lalitpur district. Eyewitnesses reported that demonstrators blocked roads by burning tyres from the early morning hours, chanting slogans like “Don’t kill students” and “KP Chor, Desh Chhod” in a direct attack on the Prime Minister’s leadership.

The anger against the government is largely fueled by allegations of corruption and heavy-handed crackdowns on dissent. Protesters accused leaders of failing the youth and demanded accountability for misuse of power. In Sunakothi, Lalitpur, agitators escalated matters by pelting stones at the residence of Communication Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung. The protests, though led by students, have gradually drawn wider participation, as frustration against Oli’s administration continues to grow.

These demonstrations come amid a tense political atmosphere in Nepal, where public discontent has been simmering over governance issues, corruption scandals, and restrictions on free expression. The visible defiance of curbs on gatherings signals that the protests could intensify further. With the situation spreading across multiple districts, calls for Prime Minister Oli’s resignation are gaining momentum, raising the stakes for the government’s ability to maintain control.