Gen Z protesting social media ban and corruption today

Summary

Gen Z in Nepal is protesting against the ban on 26 social media platforms and systemic corruption, highlighting elite privilege and demanding accountability and transparency.

Key Points
  • The KP Oli-led government banned 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, sparking youth protests.
  • Gen Z is protesting corruption, inequality, and privileged lifestyles of political leaders' children.
  • TikTok is the main platform for protest videos exposing political heirs’ luxury amidst citizens’ hardships.
  • Mass protests are organized in Kathmandu and nationwide with a leaderless, grassroots nature.
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