Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after protests leave 18 dead, cites moral responsibility

Nepal's Home Minister, Ramesh Lekhak, announced his resignation on moral grounds after Monday's protests, which resulted in the tragic loss of 18 lives, including more than 15 protesters across various cities, including Kathmandu. During a meeting with Congress office bearers, Lekhak described the loss as "unimaginable" and expressed his decision to step down due to widespread criticism of the government’s handling of the situation. 

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