One year after Gen Z protests: Koshi’s provincial infrastructure remains in ruins
Summary
A year after the Gen Z protests, Koshi Province’s provincial infrastructure remains badly damaged, with the Assembly, ministries and dozens of vehicles still unrepaired or relocated. The provincial government says total losses from arson and vandalism reached about Rs 770 million, while 10 people were killed in the unrest.
Key Points
- The Koshi Provincial Assembly and several provincial offices were burned and looted during the September 9, 2025 Gen Z protests, forcing them to relocate to rented or temporary buildings.
- A provincial damage committee estimates total losses at about Rs 770 million, including Rs 184.6 million needed just for physical reconstruction.
- Vehicle damage made up more than half of the losses, with 265 vehicles destroyed and most damage concentrated in Morang district.
- Ten people were killed in Koshi Province during the unrest, and 114 security personnel and 46 protesters were injured.
