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.
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