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In the midst of a rising Gen Z movement, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has tendered his resignation. This decision comes after increasing public outrage, fueled by the deaths of 19 anti-corruption protestors clashing with police on Monday.
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Tuesday witnessed a massive crowd set fire to the parliament building in Kathmandu, sending dense black smoke into the sky. Throughout the nation, attacks on public offices and political leaders' residences were reported. Video clips of chaos were shared, showing bungalows in flames.
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Late on Tuesday, Nepal’s army chief issued a statement accusing protestors of exploiting the crisis to vandalize, loot, and commit arson on public and private properties.
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Protesters also set fire to the Singha Durbar, housing numerous government offices. Reports detail vandalism and arson at various leaders’ and ministers’ homes.
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Parliament’s magnificent edifice has turned to charred remains, with once pristine interiors now consumed by flames.
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The main structure endured damage but wasn’t entirely destroyed, a beacon of hope for future renovation; construction had commenced within the Singha Durbar compound in 2019.
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According to reports, building the parliament cost approximately 5.802 billion Nepalese Rupees. The once-lush gardens are now littered with charred debris.
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Previously, parliament conducted legislative sessions and political activities. With once-standard security, recent events have led to documents and equipment being reduced to ashes.
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The parliament now stands in ruins with walls bearing burn marks. Despite heavy police presence, its effectiveness is questioned amidst ongoing unrest.
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Areas which once held the House of Representatives, National Assembly, and committee rooms are but ash. Gates once open to discourse now barricade against further chaos.
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Designed in a harmonious blend of traditional Nepali and modern architecture, rich with symbolic carvings, the building’s former glory now rests in memory.
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