Karki for signing deal with Gen Z without further delay
Summary
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has urged government officials to expedite the signing of an agreement with Gen Z representatives over the September protests, which resulted in deaths and damages. The government is prepared to take responsibility for any political consequences following the agreement.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Sushila Karki instructed officials to finalize a draft agreement with Gen Z representatives within days.
- Gen Z protests in September resulted in 76 deaths and significant property damage and demand recognition as a political movement.
- The draft agreement acknowledges the movement as an expression of dissatisfaction with Nepal's democratic process and governance.
- There is disagreement over whether the September 8 killings should be termed a 'massacre,' with the government reluctant to use this term.
