One Year of Gen Z Movement: From Street Protests to Political Power
Summary
The Gen Z movement in Nepal began with protests against a social media ban and deeper anger over corruption, nepotism, unemployment, and poor public services. A year later, it is being seen as a turning point that toppled the old government, reshaped parliamentary power, and raised demands for justice, governance reform, and accountability.
Key Points
- The Gen Z movement erupted after a social media ban but was driven by long-standing frustration over corruption, nepotism, unemployment, inequality, and weak public services.
- The movement turned violent, leaving many dead and hundreds injured, with unresolved pain for victims’ families a year later.
- K.P. Sharma Oli’s government fell, an interim government led by Sushila Karki was formed, and elections later produced a major political shift.
- The article argues that the movement’s biggest achievement was the courage to question power, but real change still depends on better governance and justice for victims.
