Where is KP Sharma Oli? Mystery Surrounds Ex-PM's Whereabouts After Resignation
In the chaotic aftermath of a successful but violent popular uprising, a new and unsettling question is gripping Nepal: Where is KP Sharma Oli? The former Prime Minister, who was forced to resign in the face of the massive 'Gen Z' protests, has vanished from public view, creating an information vacuum that is now being filled with a swirl of conflicting and unconfirmed reports. His disappearance has only deepened the sense of instability in a nation already on edge.
The last official indication of Oli's location came from initial reports suggesting the Nepal Army had taken him to its headquarters for his own safety as violent mobs overran the capital. Since then, however, there has been a wall of official silence, with no further updates on his status or whereabouts from the military or any other government body.
This lack of official information has fueled a frenzy of speculation. The most persistent rumors suggest that Oli may have fled the country, a path allegedly taken by several of his cabinet members who resigned just before his ouster. Reports from Kathmandu had noted the resignations of key officials including Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari, and Health Minister Pradeep Paudel. Unconfirmed reports have placed Oli in Dubai, possibly under the pretext of seeking medical treatment, while wilder theories have even suggested he has sought shelter in Myanmar. Others speculate that he has simply gone into hiding somewhere within Nepal.
These rumours, while entirely unverified, paint a picture of a leader forced into a desperate escape as his government crumbled around him. The protests, initially sparked by a social media ban, quickly escalated into a nationwide revolt against corruption and the political establishment, leaving a trail of destruction and forcing a dramatic change in power. For now, as the country grapples with a political void, the mystery of the former leader's whereabouts adds another layer of profound uncertainty to a nation in crisis.
A Leader Vanishes: What We Know
