New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Former Indian Ambassador to Nepal Ranjit Rae on Tuesday said that the ban on social media apps, which triggered the protests, was "a foolhardy decision" but he suggested that "real reason" for the outrage lies much deeper.

Speaking with ANI, Ranjit Rae mentioned the people's frustration over the "corruption and scams" in high political office behind the outrage. He added that people believed families of top political leaders enjoyed a lavish, privileged lifestyle, while the government ignored the younger generation.

"The ostensible reason has been that the government of former Prime Minister KP Oli, who has just resigned today. His government had banned social media apps because they were not complying with Nepali ...