K P Sharma Oli

Politician

Nepalese Tehrathum, Nepal

Former Nepalese Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli was arrested on March 28, 2026, at his residence in connection with the lethal crackdown on the 2025 Gen Z protests. He was subsequently hospitalized in Kathmandu for medical evaluations due to his age and history of two kidney transplants, though he has not yet been formally charged.

In the March 5, 2026 general election, Oli suffered a decisive defeat in the Jhapa-5 constituency, losing to Balen Shah who won 68,348 votes compared to Oli's 18,734. This result ended Oli's long hold on the constituency and marked a significant setback in his political career.

Oli publicly rejected the recommendations of an inquiry commission led by Gauribahadur Karki, calling the criminal charges against him baseless. He argued that the cited sections of the Criminal Code require direct presence at the scene, which he claimed was not the case, and refused to submit his property details to the asset investigation commission.

Oli resigned as Prime Minister in 2025 following violent student-led protests that left 19 people dead and forced the government to revoke a controversial social media ban. The unrest, triggered by the ban on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, intensified due to public outrage over corruption and economic issues, leading to his ouster from office.