SaralnamaThousands of GenZ protesters took to the streets of Kathmandu on to voice anger over corruption and a social media ban. The protests turned violent, with 21 people killed and nearly 200 injured in clashes with police. Demonstrators vandalized politicians' homes and set fire to party offices. They demanded an end to corrupt practices and the lifting of the social media ban, which has since been withdrawn. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on following the unrest. Protesters, mostly students, used slogans like #NepoBaby to highlight inequality between political elites and ordinary citizens. The movement, organized through social media, has no central leadership but involves youth collectives across major Nepali cities. (Updated 9 Sep 2025, 19:10 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Thousands of GenZ protesters took to the streets of Kathmandu on to voice anger over corruption and a social media ban
- The protests turned violent, with 21 people killed and nearly 200 injured in clashes with police
- Demonstrators vandalized politicians' homes and set fire to party offices