Gen Z Protest survivor: Pratish Shrestha

Summary

Pratish Shrestha, shot during the Gen Z protests outside the federal parliament in Kathmandu, is recovering in KMC Hospital with the support of his family while calling for government action on education, jobs, and health.

Key Points
  • Pratish Shrestha was shot in the thigh by live ammunition during the Gen Z protests outside Nepal's federal parliament on September 8.
  • He is currently hospitalized at KMC Hospital in Kathmandu and is being cared for by his wife Nisha Pradhan and friends.
  • Pratish emphasizes the need for government focus on education, jobs, and health following the protests.
  • His wife expresses frustration over government accountability and the ongoing impunity of former prime ministers despite large sums of money being found linked to them.
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