Kathmandu, Sept. 9 -- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned from his post on Tuesday, his secretariat confirmed.

The announcement came after protesters vandalised several vital offices including the Parliament building, residences of leaders and protests spread across other cities, continuing demonstrations that began after Monday's crackdown on the Gen Z protests.

At least 19 protesters, including students, were killed and more than 400 youths injured on Monday when police opened fire on demonstrators demanding an end to corruption and systemic failures.

Oli, who was serving his fourth term as prime minister since July 2024 with the backing of the Nepali Congress, had increasingly faced pressure following the bloodshed. Protesters and...