Om Adhikari

K.P. Sharma Oli is Nepal's former Prime Minister. He is currently newsworthy due to his recent arrest in connection with a deadly crackdown on protesters that occurred last year, leading to the ousting of his government. According to recent news articles, Oli, along with ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, was arrested on Saturday following the swearing-in of the new Prime Minister, Balendra Shah. Oli was admitted to a clinic in Kathmandu as part of routine police procedure after his arrest. The arrests are being described as the 'beginning of justice' by the new home minister. The events highlight the ongoing political ramifications of the 2025 uprising and the accountability sought for the government's response to the protests.