Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising: From Social Media Ban to Political Earthquake

Editorial Desk

What began as a youth-led protest against a sweeping social media ban has exploded into Nepal’s most dramatic political crisis in decades. On September 9, furious demonstrators stormed Kantipur TV, torching buildings and vehicles. But that was just the beginning.

• The government’s ban on 26 platforms—including Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram—ignited nationwide outrage.
• Gen Z protesters, demanding transparency and an end to corruption, clashed with security forces. Over 30 people have died, hundreds injured A.
• Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned amid mounting pressure B.
• Nepal has now appointed its first female Prime Minister, a historic shift driven by youth activism C.
• The army has taken control of security in major cities, enforcing curfews and restoring order A.
• Celebrities and civil society have backed the protests, calling for justice and reform D.

Nepal stands at a crossroads—between chaos and change, repression and reform.