Gen Z uprising reshaped Nepal’s politics. A year on, questions linger over what it really achieved
Summary
A year after Nepal’s Gen Z uprising toppled the old political order, injured protesters and victims’ families say little has changed in their lives. Many continue to struggle with untreated wounds, financial hardship and unfulfilled promises of justice, compensation and jobs.
Key Points
- The Gen Z protests, triggered by a social media ban and anger over corruption, killed 76 people and injured 2,638, reshaping Nepal’s politics.
- Injured protesters say promised justice, compensation, medical care and employment have not materialized a year later.
- An inquiry found police used excessive force, leading to arrests of KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak, though no case has yet been filed.
- Victims and families say the interim and successor governments have failed to deliver lasting support or accountability.
