Gen Z Protesters Storm Parliament as Curfew Imposed in Baneshwor

 Gen Z protesters entered the Federal Parliament building in New Baneshwor on Monday after breaking through police barricades and climbing over the main gate.

The massive crowd, which had earlier marched from Maitighar Mandala, clashed with security personnel as police used baton charges and fired tear gas in an attempt to control the situation. Protesters surrounded Parliament from all directions, hurling stones and taking control of the roads in front of all three main gates.

An armed police officer was injured during the confrontation and taken for treatment, with both protesters and police assisting in transporting him to safety.

In response, Chief District Officer Chhabilal Rijal imposed a curfew order in the Baneshwor area, effective from 12:30 PM to 10:00 PM. The District Administration Office said the order was enforced under Section 6 of the Local Administration Act, 2028, citing “infiltration of interest groups” in the demonstrations. The curfew bans all gatherings, processions, demonstrations, or public movement in the designated area.

Authorities have deployed additional forces in Baneshwor a politically sensitive zone near Parliament  as tensions remain high.

Why Gen Z is Protesting in Nepal ?

The protests come amid growing anger over the KP Oli-led government’s controversial decision to ban 26 social media platforms, including Facebook. Despite the ban, young people have been organizing resistance online, with TikTok emerging as a central space for mobilization.

Beyond the social media restrictions, the demonstrations reflect frustration with political corruption and the privileges of Nepal’s ruling elite. A rising “Nepo Baby” trend on TikTok has fueled outrage, highlighting the lavish lifestyles of political leaders’ children  their designer clothes, foreign education, and luxury travel  in sharp contrast to the hardships faced by ordinary Nepalis.

Viral slogans like “The leaders’ children return from abroad with Gucci bags, the people’s children in coffins” have become rallying cries for the movement. Protesters argue that while the country survives on the sacrifices of migrant workers, political families continue to thrive on taxpayers’ money without accountability.

The Gen Z generation says their fight is not aligned with any political party but is a spontaneous uprising against corruption, inequality, and government failures.

For now, the streets of Baneshwor remain under heavy security, while protests in Maitighar and surrounding areas continue to draw massive crowds that police are struggling to control.