3 Things Nepal PM KP Oli resigns, AAP MLA held in J&K, and GST’s impact on cars
Sep 10, 2025
Yubaraj Ghimire, a journalist from The Indian Express who covers Nepal, discusses the violent protests triggered by a social media ban, leading to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation. Arun Sharma, also from The Indian Express, sheds light on the detention of Mehraj Malik, the AAP MLA in Jammu and Kashmir, raising concerns over political freedom. They delve into the repercussions of recent GST 2.0 reforms on India's auto industry, revealing unexpected challenges for dealers amid rising costs.
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Ban Sparked Deeper Gen Z Anger
- Nepal's social media ban ignited wider anger about corruption, jobs, and inequality among young people.
- The protests became deadly and forced PM K.P. Sharma Oli to resign within days.
Digital Exposure Fueled Mobilisation
- Yubaraj Ghimire explains young activists used TikTok and social media to expose elite excesses and demanded probes into corruption.
- The government's removal of that platform intensified youth fury rather than silencing dissent.
Repression Escalated The Crisis
- Ghimire says Oli had a record of suppressing dissent and used force in prior protests, which escalated the latest backlash.
- Heavy-handed policing turned a protest into widespread violence and property damage.