Protesters argue that while Nepal’s economy is sustained by migrant workers and the working class, the ruling elite live in unchecked privilege. They also point to shortages in essential medicines, food insecurity, and poor rural education and safety, contrasting these realities with the privileges of political families.
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Mon Sep 08 2025
The KP Sharma Oli led government, which recently banned 26 social media platforms including Facebook, is now facing a wave of youth led dissent as Gen Z activists take to the streets and online spaces to demand accountability.
The movement, described as spontaneous and leaderless, is being fueled by frustration over corruption and inequality. Despite restrictions, platforms like TikTok, Reddit, and Instagram have become hubs for mobilization.
On TikTok, the trending “Nepo Baby” narrative highlights the stark contrast between the lavish lifestyles of politicians’ children marked by luxury brands, foreign education, and extravagant spending and the daily hardships of ordinary citizens.
Viral slogans such as “The leaders’ children return from abroad with Gucci bags, the people’s children in coffins” have amplified the anger. Posts also reflect sentiments like: “My taxes are for national development, not for Gucci bags.”
Protesters argue that while Nepal’s economy is sustained by migrant workers and the working class, the ruling elite live in unchecked privilege. They also point to shortages in essential medicines, food insecurity, and poor rural education and safety, contrasting these realities with the privileges of political families.
A street protest is set to begin at 11 a.m. in Kathmandu, with calls for participation nationwide. Officials are reportedly monitoring the situation closely. What started as online outrage is rapidly turning into one of the most vocal youth-driven movements in recent years.
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