Amid highly volatile situation in Nepal, a video has surfaced in which Prime Minister KP Oli is seen fleeing the country in a chopper.
In swift turn of developments capturing dramatic political turmoil in Nepal, multiple videos show ousted Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli fleeing Kathmandu aboard a Nepal Army helicopter, following his resignation amid violent nationwide protests.
Hours after Nepal PM KP Oli resigned from his post, a video of a chopper reportedly carrying him out of the country amid violent protests was circulated on social media. Oli has reportedly fled to Dubai after being provided a safe passage by the Nepal army chief. Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel and Nepal Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel are in talks to decide the next steps for forming a new government.Oli becomes another PM in India's neighbourhood to flee after Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina last year.
Footage captured Oli’s residence engulfed in flames, with army helicopters hovering overhead—suggesting a coordinated extraction.PM KP Sharma Oli's residence burnt down. The army is handling the chaos surrounding his home as protesters set fire to government buildings and residences. While the protesters set the Parliament and PM Oli's house on fire, some reports also claimed that many ministers, including Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel were chased by angry protesters on the streets.While the speculation is rife that Oli is seeking temporary asylum in Dubai, under the guise of medical treatment, the video shows the possibility of a long-term exile and the political implications of his departure.
PM Oli resigned on September 9, 2025, following the deaths of 19 protesters and the injuries of over 400 others during Gen Z-led demonstrations against corruption and authoritarian rule. The protests were triggered by a controversial social media ban, which has since been lifted, but public anger continued to escalate.Airport was earlier shutdown and flight cancellations, as Tribhuvan International Airport was sealed off amid the unrest.The crisis deepened as other ministers also fled by helicopter. This has shown Nepal in deep chaos.
The government’s decision on September 4 to block 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, X, and YouTube acted as a catalyst to trigger widespread protests led by Gen Z, already frustrated by corruption and lack of accountability and action by the government.
With the Nepalese government trying to curb the protests using brutal force, the scenario turned ugly and as many as 19 people died in just one day. The protesters refused to bow down to power and soon stormed the Parliament building. Even though the social media ban was revoked late on Monday, protests continued, demanding larger accountability.
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