Gen Z protests shake Nepal’s political order, force interim government

Young demonstrators vow to decide the nation’s future as discontent over corruption and inequality spills from social media onto the streets.

The Gen Z uprising has jolted Nepal’s political establishment, forcing the creation of an interim government and compelling senior leaders to reassess their grip on power. What began as online discontent over corruption, inequality, and government attempts to restrict social media, soon exploded into mass demonstrations across Kathmandu and other cities.