Concerns emerge over process as Nepal PM Balendra Shah pushes ahead
The Hindu·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Nepal's new Prime Minister Balendra Shah has remained silent since taking office March 27, following Gen Z protests last year. His government prioritized rapid action over consultation. Within days, former PM K.P. Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested for alleged negligent killings during September protests. Additional arrests and detentions in money laundering cases followed.
Key Entities
Balendra ShahNepalK.P. Sharma OliRamesh LekhakGen Z protestsMarch 27, 2026