Nepal's Finance Minister Flees into River: He Was Stripped and Driven by a Crowd.

According to The Sun: Mass protests continue in Naples, during which the finance minister was humiliated – he was chased and dragged into the river.

Generation Z protesters took to the streets over the ban on social media, causing significant outrage in society.

Nepal's finance minister was left without clothes and was driven into the river X This happened during deadly anti-corruption protests X Reuters Reuters

Reasons for the Protests

The Nepalese government announced a ban on several platforms, including Facebook, X, and YouTube, which caused a strong negative reaction among the population.

Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigns amid ongoing violent unrest.

A viral video shows the scale of dissatisfaction with Nepal's political power, showing how the finance minister was driven to the river amid the shouts and applause of the crowd.

Protests continue, with at least 19 people killed as a result of clashes between demonstrators and police over the social media ban.

Government Response

Protesters gathered outside the parliament building in Kathmandu demanding the repeal of the social media ban, shouting:

“Stop the ban on social media, stop corruption, not social media”

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In response, police used harsh measures, including water cannons, batons, and rubber bullets.

The authorities decided to impose a curfew in some areas of the city during the protests.

A police representative stated:

“Tear gas and water cannons were used after protesters broke into a restricted area”

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The house of a former prime minister burned down during the violence, and his wife died in the fire.

Environmental Situation

Oli announced his resignation, stating that it is necessary for

“further efforts for a constitutional political solution”

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According to the Kathmandu Post, the unrest was caused not only by the social media ban but also by increasing distrust in the corrupt regime, pointing to deeper societal issues.

It was noted in the publication:

“This is not just a matter of social media – it is a matter of trust, corruption, and a generation that refuses to be silent.”

Demonstrators believe that digital freedom is personal freedom, so the restrictions on access appear to be an attempt to silence an entire generation. EPA Reuters Reuters Nepal finds itself at the epicenter of social unrest, driven not only by the ban on social media but also by an escalating political crisis and distrust in the government. Legislative and political changes and their impact on society are now under close scrutiny by the international community. The continuation of protests underscores the importance of a timely response from the authorities to the demands of the population and the adoption of decisions that may lead to stability in the country.