Rebuilding Nepal after Gen Z uprising

Political revival must ensure accountable and ethical leadership.

Two months since the Gen Z uprising swept through the streets of Kathmandu, its energy still pulsates in national politics. What began as a youth-led uproar against corruption, nepotism and political stagnation has evolved into a powerful reminder of the disconnect between democratic principles and institutional realities. The protest did not merely express discontent but also exposed fundamental flaws in Nepal’s political system and deep structural malignance across Nepal’s political institutions, economy, social fabric and international standing.