Karki govt to give ‘Balidani’ status to Gen-Z who lost their lives during protests

Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki also said that those involved in violence and destruction across the country during last week’s anti-government protests would be brought to justice.

New Delhi: Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday announced that those killed during the Gen-Z protests would be declared 'Balidani' and their families would be given an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh Nepali.

Also said that those involved in violence and destruction across the country during last week's anti-government protests would be brought to justice.

73-year-old Karki took over as PM at the newly built Home Ministry building at Singh Durbar Secretariat in Kathmandu at around 11 am.

The former Chief Justice of Nepal was appointed as the acting Prime Minister by President Ramchandra Poudel on the recommendation of the Gen-Z group.

The former Chief Justice of Nepal was appointed as the acting Prime Minister by President Ramchandra Poudel on the recommendation of the Gen-Z group. This group had overthrown the KP Sharma Oli government on Tuesday through protests.

Those involved in violence will be brought to justice - Karki

Addressing a meeting of secretaries and senior government officials soon after taking charge, Prime Minister Karki said, 'Those involved in violence and vandalism of public and private property will be brought to justice. He said that arson and vandalism during the September 9 protest was planned, it is a criminal act and Gen-G protesters were not involved in such activities. Those responsible for this should be punished.

PM Karki directed to repair police posts

' He also directed Chief Secretary Eknarayan Aryal to make arrangements for the repair of police posts destroyed across the country. He also directed Chief Secretary Eknarayan Aryal to make arrangements for the repair of police posts destroyed across the country. Since the Prime Minister's Office at Singha Durbar Secretariat was set on fire during the agitation, the newly constructed building for the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Singha Durbar complex will be used as the Prime Minister's Office.

Death toll during protests rises to 72
The death toll in the Zhen-Ji protests in Nepal rose to 72 on Sunday. A police official said the dead included 59 protesters, three police officers and 10 prisoners who were trying to escape. Meanwhile, Nepal Police has re-arrested 3,723 prisoners who escaped from various jails during the Zhen-Ji protests. However, 10,320 prisoners are still absconding. Some prisoners returned voluntarily, while Indian security forces on the border also helped arrest those who were trying to escape to India.

China congratulates new Nepal PM
China on Sunday congratulated Sushila Karki on becoming the interim Prime Minister of Nepal. A spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement here - "China congratulates Karki on becoming the Prime Minister of Nepal's interim government. There is a long-standing friendship between China and Nepal. China, as always, respects the decision of the people of Nepal. The spokesperson said, "We are ready to work with Nepal to promote the five principles of peaceful coexistence, enhance exchanges and cooperation in various fields and deepen bilateral relations."