The Gen Z Uprising: Internal Security Reflections on a Generational Reckoning

The recent uprising spearheaded by Nepal’s Gen Z youth marks a watershed moment in the nation’s democratic trajectory. In challenging deeply entrenched patterns of political corruption and systemic dysfunction, this generation has ignited a renewed sense of optimism and possibility for a more accountable and equitable future. The sacrifices endured—tragic loss of lives, widespread destruction of property, and disruption to social order—are undeniably painful. Yet, the transformative momentum unleashed is monumental in both scope and consequence.