A year on, old Parliament building still lies in ruins
Summary
A year after the Gen Z protests, the old Parliament building in New Baneshwor remains badly damaged and unrepaired, with officials saying it may need to be rebuilt from the foundation. The government has not allocated a budget, and no decision has been made on whether to reconstruct it in its original form or turn it into a museum.
Key Points
- The old Parliament building in New Baneshwor was badly damaged by vandalism and arson during the Gen Z protests and still has no repair work underway.
- Officials say the building’s structural drawings are missing, making reconstruction in its original form difficult and possibly requiring a full rebuild from the foundation.
- The government has not allocated a budget for reconstruction this fiscal year, and the Chinese Embassy has not responded to a request for the drawings.
- There have been discussions about converting the site into a museum reflecting the Gen Z movement, but no decision has been made.
