Stop defaming a generation: Gen-Z is not a disruptive force
Summary
Gen-Z should not be generalized or blamed for Nepal’s September uprising, which was driven by frustration over corruption, nepotism, unemployment, and bad governance. The article argues that the government and political actors are weaponizing the term for short-term political gain.
Key Points
- The article says Gen-Z is being misused as a label by the government, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), and others to describe a threat or political force.
- It argues the September 2025 uprising was a response to corruption, nepotism, bad governance, and social media restrictions, not a movement of Gen-Z as a whole.
- The piece questions the role of state agencies, protest violence, and alleged conspiracies, and says these issues need independent investigation.
- It concludes that Gen-Z is a global age group, not a pressure group, and should not be defamed for political benefits.
