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Ousted Nepal PM Oli Denies Ordering Fire, Cites 'Conspiracy' as He Leaves Army Protection

Interim leader Sushila Karki promises a sweeping investigation ahead of March 2026 elections.

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Burnt remains lie inside a section of the Parliament house which was set on fire by the protesters, following the deadly anti-corruption protests triggered by a social media ban, which was later lifted, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 11, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
People stand next to the coffins with the bodies of people, who died in last week's anti-corruption protests that toppled the government, on a vehicle during a tribute rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar
Burnt vehicles stand at the department of road following the deadly anti-corruption protests triggered by a social media ban, which was later lifted, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 11, 2025. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Overview

  • K. P. Sharma Oli exited Nepal Army protection after nine days and relocated to a private residence, reported to be in Gundu, Bhaktapur.
  • In a Constitution Day statement, Oli said his government gave no order to shoot protesters and urged an inquiry into alleged use of automatic weapons he claims police did not possess.
  • Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, in her first public remarks, pledged to tackle corruption, create jobs and improve living standards while stabilizing the country.
  • Authorities have opened broad probes into the two days of lethal unrest, with police collecting tens of thousands of public submissions as courts operate from tents due to fire damage.
  • Parliamentary elections are scheduled for March 5, 2026, with government losses estimated at $1–1.5 billion and Fitch warning of heightened economic and fiscal risks.