Nepal’s Gen Z: The new wave of youth politics in geopolitical crosscurrents

Nepal recently witnessed an unprecedented political transformation following the massive youth-led protests of September 8 and 9. What began as an online discussion among young Nepalis about the lavish lifestyles of politicians and their children — popularly labelled as #NepoBabies — evolved into a nationwide movement that shook the political establishment. This digital awakening, driven primarily by the members of Generation Z, underscored their frustrations with corruption, poor governance and the continued power of the same political elites who have ruled from within the three major political parties of Nepal. September uprising The movement gained momentum when the government imposed a blanket ban on twenty-six social media platforms nationwide, citing national security concerns. With mainstream platforms inaccessible, disgruntled young Nepalis shifted to discord, led by a group named “Youth Against Corruption." The movement soon saw signs of solidarity from Nepali civil society organisations, media, intellectuals and even celebrities, uniting diverse groups under a banner ofWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times