Gen-Z Movement: The Path Forward

Nepal was shaken in early September 2025 by mass protests led by young people, triggered by the sudden banning of major social media platforms. What began as peaceful demonstrations against restrictions on online communication quickly evolved into a broader movement against corruption, nepotism, and weak institutional accountability. The government’s violent response drew global criticism, and the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli marked a historic moment in Nepal’s turbulent political history.