Gen Z Protests: One Year On, Calls for Transformation Unanswered
Summary
One year after the Gen Z protests, leaders say Nepal has still not moved toward the social transformation demanded by the movement. Concerns remain over good governance, corruption, youth employment and weak action on the issues raised by the protests.
Key Points
- The Gen Z movement, which demanded good governance, anti-corruption action and an end to the social media ban, is marking one year since its protests.
- Former UML leader and ex-Finance Minister Surendra Pandey says the country has not seen the social and economic transformation the movement called for.
- Nepali Congress leader Bishmaraj Angdembe says the sacrifice of Gen Z should not be turned into political property and that the state must address its demands.
- CPN leader Devendra Poudel says the current government is not working in line with the expectations raised by the Gen Z movement.
