Nepal’s newly appointed Prime Minister Sushila Karki announced on Sunday (September 14, 2025) that those killed in the agitation led by Gen Z will be officially honored as martyrs. In his first national address after taking charge, Karki made this announcement. He said that his interim government would support the victim families and recognize the sacrifice of the youth.

He said, “I have been deeply saddened by the loss of families, especially from families who have lost their school and college -going children. Those killed during the performance of Generation Z will be declared martyred. Their families will get financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh and the injured will also be assisted.” He also informed that it has been decided to arrange vehicles for people wishing to take the dead bodies to their local areas.

‘Me and my team did not come here to taste power’

The 73 -year -old former Chief Justice and Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister Karki stressed that her administration is designed not to hold power, but to stabilize the country during an unstable transition period. He said, “Me and my team have not come here to taste power. We will not stop for more than 6 months. We will hand over the responsibility to the new Parliament. We will not get success without your support.”

Protests started from Kathmandu on 8 September

Addressing the nation, Karki called for solidarity to deal with Nepal’s political and economic crises. Let us know that on September 8, after the controversial social media ban in Kathmandu, protests started across the country. Seeing the protest against corruption, unemployment and inequality in Nepal, it was not known when it turned into violent protests.

51 people died

KP Sharma Oli had to resign from the post of Prime Minister due to Gen Z’s aggressive stance. He is currently living in Shivpuri in Kathmandu under the patronage of the Nepali Army. At least 51 people were killed and more than 1,300 injured in the clashes between the protesters and the police.

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Dramatic scenes were seen in Srinagar on Monday when Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the police shocked him during an attempt to pay tribute to the martyrs. This incident created a political storm. Opposition parties demanded apology from BJP government and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on this.

Omar Abdullah’s anger, a scathing attack on the center
Talking to NDTV, Omar Abdullah targeted the BJP fiercely. He said that it was “silly and visionless” decision taken by “fools”. He once again demanded to restore state status to Jammu and Kashmir.

“This incident is not with me, but associated with people’s rights”
Omar said, “This is not just an incident with me or my colleagues, but a big message is that the government wants to prove people powerless.” He warned that if people are constantly pressed, then it will have to bear political consequences.

Referring to 13 July 1931, the case connected to historical background
Umar Abdullah, citing the incident of 13 July 1931, said that people stood against British rule that day. He alleged that the martyrs are being seen from a different perspective due to being a Muslim. Omar warned that if there is less turnout in the elections, the central government will be held responsible for this, because it is weakening democratic institutions.

Pahalgam said on the terrorist attack – it was LG’s failure
In a conversation with NDTV, Omar also said that he had not accepted his failure for the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April. He said that this omission took us to the brink of war. 26 people were killed in Pahalgam attack, most of whom were citizens. After this, India ran ‘Operation Sindoor’ on the targets of terrorists in Pakistan and PoK.

State status should be restored, this issue should not be postponed
Omar Abdullah said that despite security challenges, Jammu and Kashmir should get back state status. He also said that if it does not happen, then we will reach Delhi to Delhi in democratic and peaceful ways.

Intense response by opposition parties
The CPI (M) criticized the central government and said that the BJP is imposing its arbitrary and ending the Martyr’s Day holiday, declaring the birthday of Dogra Maharaja as a holiday. The party condemned the misconduct with Omar Abdullah.

CPI General Secretary D Raja’s statement
D Raja shared the picture of Omar Abdullah’s cemetery and said that it was completely unacceptable that it was prevented from paying tribute to an elected Chief Minister. He called it a direct attack on democracy and reiterated the demand for restoring state status.

Mamta Banerjee and Stalin also attacked central government
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote on X (East Twitter), “It is not only unfortunate, but to take away the democratic rights of a citizen.”
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said that it shows how much the situation has deteriorated. He alleged that the BJP government is gradually ending the rights of the state governments.

The Chief Minister had to jump from the grave gate to go inside
According to sources, the routes were sealed by the police from Khanyar and Nauhatta towards the martyr graveyard. Due to this, Omar Abdullah had to get trapped the main gate to enter the cemetery. The gate was later opened.

Dewate again in the state-government vs. LG dispute
This entire incident has once again exposed the political and symbolic conflict in Jammu and Kashmir. The demand from the Center on behalf of the people and the opposition has intensified that without delay, Jammu and Kashmir should be given full state status again.

Jammu & kashmir politics: National Conference (NC) President and MP Dr. Farooq Abdullah expressed serious concern over the increasing isolation between the Raj Bhavan and the democratically elected government and said that this is causing a furore on the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He also expressed deep disappointment even after being excluded from the official calendar of the Union Territory of the Union Territory.

Talking to journalists, Dr. Abdullah described the clear differences between Raj Bhavan and the civil government machinery as unwell for democracy and urged the authorities to maintain the constitutional values ​​and the spirit of federalism.

On July 13, on the issue of Martyr’s Day, Dr. Abdullah said that this day holds a deep historical and emotional significance for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, which in 1931, fighting the autocratic rule and demanding justice, remembers those who sacrificed their lives.

He criticized the government’s decision to remove this day from the list of official holidays and described it as an attempt to eradicate history and disregard public sentiments.

Dr. Abdullah said, “You cannot remove the date from the calendar and write history again. The blood of our martyrs still flows into the consciousness of our people. 13 July is not just a day of memory, it reminds us of our collective struggle for rights, respect and self -respect”.

He urged the Lieutenant Governor administration to restore the martyr’s day at the right place in the official calendar and honor the historical heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.

Dr. Abdullah reiterated the commitment of the National Conference to protect the democratic rights and identity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and called for unity and peaceful struggle to maintain the unique political and cultural heritage of the region.

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