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.
