- By Shivangi Sharma
- Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:57 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
In the past few days, Nepal witnessed unprecedented Gen Z-led protests that have shaken the country’s political establishment. Fueled by anger over corruption and authoritarian governance, the protests spread rapidly across multiple cities, ultimately leading to the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
A report by Nepalese news portal Ukeraa revealed the tense exchanges that took place at Oli’s residence. Late at night, Oli sought detailed updates from the Nepal Army, the Armed Police Force, and the National Research Department.
These three security organisations presented their assessment, warning that the number of protesters was rising sharply. They described the situation as “critical” and cautioned that leaders’ homes could face targeted assaults.
The report also claimed that some “Sentinels” had betrayed the trust of the armed forces during the crisis.
Streets Under Tight Guard
Following a midnight consensus, Ring Road and major chowks were put under surveillance.
Backup forces were deployed inside key government buildings, while security guards and armed personnel patrolled sensitive areas. Despite the heavy presence of police, army, and private guards, protesters pressed closer to the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar. The crowds grew larger with each passing hour.
The residence was ringed with army units, police, and armed men, but the fear of a breach persisted.
Oli’s Plea For A Helicopter
As the situation worsened, Oli personally asked Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel to increase troop deployment. When assurances failed to materialise, he requested an army helicopter for evacuation. By then, his private residence in Balkot had been set on fire, and the roads around Baluwatar were blocked by angry demonstrators.
Convinced that escape by land was impossible, Oli pushed harder for an airlift.
General Sigdel delivered a firm response. The helicopter would only be sent after Oli submitted his resignation. The message was blunt: “First resignation, then salvation.” Faced with no alternative, Oli drafted a resignation letter inside his residence and sent it to the President.
Only after confirmation from the President’s office that his resignation had been accepted did the army move. A helicopter finally arrived at Baluwatar, where Oli and his wife boarded under tight security before being flown to safety.