Actor Manisha Koirala on Tuesday shared a post on social media to mark her grandfather’s birth anniversary. Koirala’s grandfather, BP Koirala, was the first elected Prime Minister of Nepal. His post came at a time when Youth -led protests are protesting Across the country.

While reflecting his grandfather’s legacy, Koirala exposed his words on democracy and struggle. He also emphasized the importance of having a voice in the society and focused on “the rise of students against corruption”.

‘Dil Se’ actor shared an old picture of BP Koirala with an note, which was read, “Remembering BP BA on his birthday – Nepal’s first elected Prime Minister and a writer gave voice to give love, struggle and flexibility. As students get up against corruption today and feel timeless, their words feel: ‘ – BP Koirala #DemocyniPal #Studentsforilla #youthpower

In Made another post a day earlier, Koirala last week shared a picture of a blood-diluted shoe to comment on the ongoing protests after the government imposed a comprehensive social media ban.

The caption written in Nepali, lax translated, “Today is a dark day for Nepal – when people’s voice, their displeasure against corruption, and their demand for justice were responded to with bullets (SIC).”

Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on 9 September, and about 100 injured when 20 people were killed when security forces fired rubber bullets and tear gas and attempted a storm in Parliament.

Although the government lifted the sanctions after the violence, the protest continued despite the uncertain curfew.