Summary
Major political parties in Nepal are asking President Ram Chandra Poudel to bring back the parliament he dissolved after protests against corruption turned violent. The protests started due to a ban on social media, which was later lifted, but not before causing significant unrest. The new interim Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, was appointed following a deal with protest leaders and will have to address the concerns of protestors and restore order.
Key Facts
- Nepal's President dissolved the parliament on the advice of interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki.
- Major political parties believe this dissolution was against the constitution.
- Protests erupted after the government banned 26 social media platforms.
- Over 50 people died in clashes with police during the protests.
- Protestors burned parliament and government buildings in Kathmandu.
- Sushila Karki, a former Supreme Court chief justice, became interim Prime Minister.
- The social media ban was lifted after intense protests.
- Karki is expected to appoint her cabinet soon and address various challenges, including restoring law and order.
