Ignore Gen Z at your peril, experts tell government
Summary
Experts warn government not to ignore the grievances of Gen-Z youth amidst protests where 17 were killed and many injured due to excessive force. Social media ban and political arrogance fuel public frustration.
Key Points
- Seventeen protesters were killed and many injured when police opened fire during Gen-Z protests near the parliament building.
- Experts warn the government to not underestimate youth grievances stemming from corruption, bad governance, and misuse of power.
- The government banned 26 social media platforms after they failed to comply with registration orders, which aggravated public dissent.
- Prominent voices compared the government's forceful suppression of protests to the last days of King Gyanendra's rule, warning it will not quell frustrations.
