Gen Z, shun reactionary solutions

The challenge lies not in the parliamentary system itself, but in the individuals who operate within it.

The recent Gen Z protest in Nepal is the result of a deep frustration with corruption, economic inequality and a lack of transparency. What distinguished it from other protests was the participation of youths seeking to reshape a stagnant political culture. A movement that seemed to have rediscovered Nepal’s democracy and conscience through the voices of the young was subsequently infiltrated by those opposed to democracy with their own agendas. This shift not only obscured the protest’s initial goals but also raised significant concerns about its long-term implications for democratic stability.