A political survivor, Nepal's Oli felled by fury at protest deaths

  • Posted on September 9, 2025
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A political survivor, Nepal's Oli felled by fury at protest deaths

KATHMANDU (Reuters) -Nepalese communist leader K.P. Sharma Oli was sworn in as prime minister a year ago promising stability and jobs but resigned abruptly on Tuesday after the worst unrest in decades amid accusations of corruption and authoritarian rule. His resignation following violent anti-corruption protests that left 19 people dead was the latest twist in a roller-coaster political career that has mirrored the volatility of modern Nepalese politics. From a teenage revolutionary imprisoned for 14 years to a four-time prime minister, Oli has been a central player in the political and economic uncertainty that has beset Nepal since protests led to the abolition of its monarchy in 2008.
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