Nepal, Sept. 9 -- The Himalayan State of Nepal was plunged into political turmoil on Tuesday after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned amid violent anti-corruption protests led by young demonstrators. The resignation came after two days of unrest in Kathmandu and other cities that left at least 19 people dead and over 400 injured.

Visuals showed Oli leaving the capital in a military helicopter shortly before his office confirmed his exit. His resignation was the primary demand of "Gen Z protesters," who have mobilised in large numbers against corruption and nepotism in government ranks.

However, Oli's departure does not automatically mean the government has collapsed. In Nepal, the Prime Minister heads the executive, but the President...