Nepal’s Interior Minister Ramesh Lekhak has tendered his resignation amid ongoing protests in the country. The move comes after violent clashes during demonstrations involving students, which resulted in the deaths of 20 individuals and injuries to over 250 others.
Lekhak cited moral responsibility for the adverse outcomes as the reason for his resignation. The protests, which have been ongoing in various parts of Nepal, have seen significant unrest and have drawn national attention. Authorities have yet to confirm whether the resignation has been accepted or whether any further political changes are forthcoming.
The incidents have heightened concerns about the handling of public demonstrations and the safety of participants. The government has called for calm and is engaged in discussions aimed at addressing the underlying issues driving the protests. As Nepal continues to grapple with the unrest, the resignation highlights the pressures on leadership to manage civil dissent effectively.