Gen Z Movement Cracks the Chains of Campus Politics
Summary
In Nepal, student politics long dominated by party wings is facing a major shift as Gen Z protests push for non-partisan student groups and reclaim education from political control.
Key Points
- Nepal's campus politics has been dominated by student wings of major political parties for decades.
- Gen Z protests in 2025 sparked student groups to renounce party affiliations and demand education free from partisan control.
- Some campuses have banned student political wings, signaling a grassroots move towards independence.
- Political parties are attempting to regain influence, but the youth movement marks a significant challenge to traditional student politics.
