Timeline of Events: September 8–9, 2025
Sept 8, 08:00 AM: Students and youth gather in major cities, chanting slogans against corruption.
09:30 AM: Protesters march towards the Federal Parliament; clashes with police begin.
11:00 AM: Tear gas and water cannons deployed; minor injuries reported.
01:00 PM: Protesters attempt to breach government offices; security forces fire live rounds.
03:30 PM: Residences of prominent leaders attacked and set on fire.
05:00 PM: Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli calls for calm, promising investigations.
06:30 PM: 14 fatalities confirmed, over 200 injured; hospitals overwhelmed.
Sept 9, 08:00 AM: Protests intensify nationwide; curfews imposed in major cities.
10:00 AM: Prime Minister Oli resigns; cabinet members begin stepping down.
12:00 PM: Army deployed to secure government infrastructure; protests remain largely peaceful outside central districts.
03:00 PM: Calls for parliamentary dissolution and full government audits intensify.
06:00 PM: Protesters gradually disperse; youth groups vow continued vigilance for accountability.
Political Fallout: Ministers Injured and Resignations
Sept 8, 04:00 PM: Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel chased and assaulted by demonstrators in Kathmandu; minor injuries sustained.
06:30 PM: Urban Development Minister Meena Gurung's residence attacked; safely evacuated.
Sept 9, 09:00 AM: PM Oli resigns; ministers of Finance, Home Affairs, and Urban Development submit resignations.
Sept 9, 11:00 AM: Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba reportedly injured in clashes.
02:00 PM: Army secures all high-ranking officials' residences; protests focus on symbolic government buildings.
Social & Political Impact
The Zen Z movement reflects deep youth frustration with corruption, nepotism, and government inefficiency. Prime Minister Oli’s resignation is historic, while several ministers face investigation. Citizens continue demanding government accountability, systemic reforms, and protection of democratic freedoms.