Dear Editor, I Disagree | New Nepal government’s action against corrupt leaders is part of its mandate
Indian Express·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
Nepal's new Prime Minister Balendra Shah arrested former PM K P Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak within 24 hours of taking office. They face charges related to a deadly 2023 crackdown killing 77 people. Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party won 182 of 275 parliamentary seats, the largest mandate in Nepal's modern history. The arrests reflect public anger with corruption in traditional parties and the government's mandate for accountability and reform.
Key Entities
Balendra ShahK P Sharma OliRamesh LekhakRastriya Swatantra PartyNepalNepali CongressCommunist Party of NepalMaoist Centre