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Nepalese PM resigns

Kathmandu, May 7
Amidst growing pro-democracy protests by Opposition parties in Nepal, the Royal-appointed Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa (76) today resigned saying an early general election could help rescue the country from the present political crisis. Apparently referring to the widespread protests by Opposition parties demanding restoration of democracy, he hoped that his resignation would help establish lasting peace in the country. — PTI