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Nepal Police Detains Protesting Youths Against New Education Minister Of Nepal

Nepal Police detains protesting youths from the premises of Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 23, 2026, after they stage a protest against Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel. The protesters chant slogans, including ''Nepo baby murdabad,'' as the minister arrives to attend the 67th anniversary celebration of Tribhuvan University. The protesters demand an end to political interference in universities and call for the implementation of a merit-based system in higher education governance. They also call for the repeal of the existing legal provision that designates the Prime Minister as Chancellor and the Education Minister as Pro-Chancellor of public universities, arguing that university leadership should be free from political influence. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)