In photos and videos: Nepal ministers attacked, parliament sent ablaze as protests escalate

Kathmandu woke up once again to smoke, fire, and chaos as Gen-Z-led protests entered their second day. What began as anger over the government’s social media ban has now spiralled into one of the deadliest uprisings Nepal has seen in years.

So far, at least 20 people have lost their lives and over 300 have been injured. Protesters stormed the parliament, while security forces pushed back with water cannons, tear gas, and even live rounds, according to eyewitness accounts reported by PTI.

Under immense pressure, the Cabinet rolled back the ban late in the day. But the decision came too late to calm the furious crowds.

On Tuesday, demonstrators torched the parliament building, clashed with police, set leaders’ homes on fire, and even attacked former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel.

Follow all live updates on Nepal’s Gen Z protests here.

The violence quickly escalated, forcing Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign, along with several ministers from his Cabinet, including the home, agriculture, youth and sports, and water ministers.

As Nepal grapples with this wave of unrest, here’s a visual account of how the protests unfolded on Day 2.

Parliament & Supreme Court go up in flames

Gen-Z protesters in Nepal escalated their agitation on Tuesday by storming the parliament and breaching the Singha Durbar, the country’s main administrative complex in Kathmandu.

According to local reports, demonstrators forced their way through the complex’s main gates and entered the premises, while security forces struggled to regain control.

#WATCH | Kathmandu, Nepal: A protestor says, “The Parliament building is set on fire by the Gen-Z protestors. Yesterday, Nepal Police personnel killed at least 19 students. The protest is not because of the social media ban, but we are protesting because we want a youth leader.… https://t.co/l81EOa2H3y pic.twitter.com/XhFNjgSosB

— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2025

Protesters have also set fire to the Supreme Court building and to a special anti-corruption court. Smoke was also seen pouring out of the parliament building.

Clash with forces, ’nepo kid’ campaign

Authorities declared curfews in several regions, including Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Kavrepalanchok, Koshi Province, Birgunj, and Makwanpur. Markets, highways and public spaces were shut down under heavy police deployment.

#WATCH | Nepal: Drone visuals from the national capital city of Kathmandu as violent protests continue here over alleged corruption by the Government. pic.twitter.com/A2L10pqUXa

— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2025

But the curfew hardly deterred demonstrators. Protesters defied restrictions, clashing with security forces in the streets of the capital. Witnesses described chaotic scenes of stone-throwing crowds facing off against security forces who fired tear gas and baton-charged the youth.

#WATCH | Nepal: Vehicles damaged and set on fire in Kathmandu, as protesters continue their demonstration against alleged corruption. pic.twitter.com/uGgx4rJvJM

— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2025

The protests, which organisers have called a “Gen-Z movement,” reflect a deep frustration with corruption and lack of economic opportunity. Alongside the violence, a viral “Nepo Kid” campaign spread online and onto the streets, as young Nepalis railed against political privilege.

“The protest was intended, first and foremost, against the rampant corruption in government,” a protester wrote in an email to Reuters, signing off as “A concerned Nepali citizen.”

Oli’s home torched, ministers’ residences ransacked

The fury of the protesters spilled into the homes of Nepal’s top leaders. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s residence in Balkot, Bhaktapur, was set on fire, with videos showing flames rising as crowds chanted outside.

Nepali PM, KP Sharma Oli’s private house set on fire by protesters pic.twitter.com/vx58AGxLiY

— Kreately.in (@KreatelyMedia) September 9, 2025

The videos also showed demonstrators pelting stones at Communication Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung’s house before the situation escalated into arson.

The unrest first flared on Monday when protesters stormed President Ram Chandra Paudel’s residence and set parts of it ablaze. Viral videos showed flames consuming sections of the compound as crowds ransacked it.

Among the  residences attacked were those of Sher Bahadur Deuba, leader of the Nepali Congress; Rastra Bank Governor Biswo Paudel ; Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak; and Pushpa Kamal Dahal, chief of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist).

Deuba assaulted, finance minister chased through streets

In Budanilkantha, Kathmandu, protesters stormed the residence of former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba.
Footage showed Deuba bleeding from the side of his face after being assaulted, while his wife, Arju Rana Deuba, was reportedly manhandled. Authorities intervened only after protesters briefly held the couple captive.

Meanwhile, Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel was chased through the streets of Kathmandu. A viral video showed the 65-year-old minister running from the crowd before a young protester leapt and kicked him to the ground, sending him crashing into a red wall.

Amid escalating anti-government protests, Nepal’s Finance Minister was seen running on foot while being chased by angry demonstrators #PMOliResigns #NepalProtests #Kathmandu #NepalNews #SocialMediaBan #FreedomOfSpeech #CorruptionInNepal #NepalUnrest #DigitalFreedom… pic.twitter.com/IKyEPQA74U

— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 9, 2025

Officials described these attacks as “unprecedented acts of aggression,” underscoring just how far the unrest has spiralled out of control.

With input from agencies