Everything you need to know about Nepal’s Gen Z rising: youth challenge corruption, social media shutdown, and Inequality
Summary
Nepal's Generation Z is mobilizing against government corruption, social media shutdowns, and inequality, turning digital dissent into street protests starting September 8 in Kathmandu and other cities.
Key Points
- Nepal's Gen Z is organizing a major protest on September 8, sparked by government corruption, inequality, and social media bans.
- The movement is driven by digital activism on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, blending online outrage with physical demonstrations.
- The protest highlights the stark inequality symbolized by political elites’ children, known as NepoKids, fueling youth frustration.
- The movement marks a generational shift with leaderless, decentralized protests, differing from traditional party-led activism.
