Gen Z bled for change. The new political elite keeps the old rules
Summary
Nepal’s Gen Z uprising swept away an old political order, but critics say the new elite is preserving familiar patterns of weak accountability, nepotism and heavy-handed governance. The article points to delayed disaster response, diplomatic missteps and mass evictions as signs that little has changed in practice.
Key Points
- Critics say the new political leadership has repeated old habits instead of delivering the change promised by the Gen Z uprising.
- The government was accused of responding slowly and indecisively to the Bhote Koshi flood, including reversing an early refusal of foreign rescue help.
- Nepotism concerns resurfaced after relatives of top aides were appointed to government posts despite an explicit anti-nepotism pledge.
- A major eviction drive against landless settlers in Kathmandu displaced thousands before the Supreme Court halted further demolitions.
