India, Sept. 9 -- The protests in Nepal intensified on Tuesday as protestors entered the Nepalese Prime Minister's office calling for his resignation despite the government lifting the ban on social media in a late-night decision.

The protestors set the ruling party offices, Prime Minister KP Oli's residence and several other prominent buildings on fire as the agitators defied curfew and clashed with the police, a day after 19 people died in violent protests.

In the face of intensifying protests and growing calls for accountability for Monday's fatalities, KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday.

The move comes after an emergency meeting of all political parties was called earlier today. The Nepal Army chief also told Oli to step down so tha...