When there is a movement, there are young MPs
Summary
The recent Nepali parliamentary election marks a significant rise in young MPs, notably from the Rastriya Swatantra Party, resulting in the youngest parliament in decades and signaling a shift influenced by youth movements.
Key Points
- Manish Khanal, 26, and other young MPs from Rastriya Swatantra Party significantly contributed to a youth surge in Nepal's parliament.
- Seventeen MPs under 30 were elected in the latest parliament, with RSP dominating youth representation among parliamentarians under 40.
- The average age of the newly elected parliament is 45.38 years, eight years younger than the previous term, reflecting a generational shift.
- Historically, youth surges in Nepal's parliament have followed major political movements, with the current wave linked to the recent Gen Z youth movement and RSP's rise.
