Why GenZ has taken over the streets in Nepal

The Prime Minister resigned in Nepal K.

His office said that he had resigned to pave the way for a constitutional solution to the huge protests that young people lead to widespread allegations of corruption and the effects of a social media ban, which has been withdrawn since then.

The protests turned into violence, as thousands – many defined themselves that they are Gen Z on banners and signs – to the streets of Kathmando on Monday.

Nearly 200 people were believed to have been in clashes with the police, who used tear gas, water cannons and live bullets, as the demonstrators expanded the walls of Parliament and other official buildings.

The protests continued on Tuesday, when the demonstrators set fire to the parliament building, the headquarters of the Nepalese Congress Party and the homeland of former Prime Minister Sher Bakdour Duba. The homes of many other politicians were sabotaged.

Here is what we know about the protests.

Social media is a large part of Nepalese life. In fact, the country has one of the highest user rates in South Asia per capita.

The demonstrations were operated through the government’s decision last week to ban 26 social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, for their failure to fulfill the deadline for registration in the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology in Nepal.

Critics accused the government of seeking to strangle the anti -corruption campaign with the ban on Monday night.

While the embargo was an incentive for the current disturbances, the demonstrators also direct more dissatisfaction with the country’s powers.

The demonstrations that followed turned into violence in Kathmandu and some other cities in Nepal, where 19 protesters died in clashes with the police on Monday.

The Minister of Communication at Nepal Breithvi Soba BBC later that day that the police had to use the force – which included water cannons, batons and rubber bullets.

Some demonstrators were able to violate the vicinity of the parliament building in Kathmandu, prompting the police to impose a curfew around the main government buildings and tighten security.

On Tuesday, the demonstrators set fire to Parliament in the capital, Kathmandu, where they sent the thick black smoke that rises to the sky. Government buildings and the role of political leaders were attacked throughout the country.

At least three people were killed on Tuesday, which raised the total number of deaths to at least 22 since the start of the disturbances.

Many of the injured were transferred to local hospitals where the crowds collect. BBC Nepalese spoke to doctors who said they treated his wounds and rubber bullets.

Police said that many officers were injured, as the personalities of victims are expected to increase.

On Tuesday evening, the commander of the Nepal Army, General Ashuk Raj Siegel, issued a statement accusing demonstrators of taking advantage of the current crisis by destroying fire, looting and setting fire to public and private property.

If the turmoil continues, the statement said, “All security institutions, including the Nepal army, are committed to controlling the situation.”

Meanwhile, General Ashuk Raj will bring the demonstrators to engage in a dialogue to find a solution to the worst Nepal disorders for decades.

This protest against social media and led by the nation’s youth, unlike any protest before in Nepal.

The demonstrators are known as Gen Z, and the term became a massive symbol throughout the movement.

Although there is no central leadership point, a number of youth groups have appeared as a packing force, the issuance of calls to work and the online update.

Students from colleges and universities in the main cities in Nepal – Kathmandu, Buchara and Ishaari – were invited to join the uniform, while videos that revolve on social media appear even school students participating in the marches.

Their main demands were clear: the government raises the embargo on social media, which has now occurred, and officials are ending what they call “corrupt practices”.

The demonstrators, and many university students, linked the siege on social media to limiting freedom of expression, and widespread allegations of corruption between politicians.

“We want to see an end to corruption in Nepal,” Pino KC, a 19 -year -old university student, told BBC Nepali. “The leaders are one thing during the elections, but they never offer. They are the cause of many problems.” She added that the embargo of social media has disrupted her education, which limits access to classes via the Internet and study resources.

Sobhanna Bodhhthaki, the Car -Mone, and frustration, said: “The general will not stop now. This protest is more than just social media – it relates to the silence of our voices, and we will not let that happen.”

The distinctive feature of the protest was the wide -ranging use of two slogans – #Nepo Baby and #Nepo Kids.

These two terms have gained popularity on social media in the past few weeks, after a number of videos that show the lifestyle of politicians and their families in Nepal.

The demonstrators argue that these individuals enjoy success and luxury without an advantage, and they live in public money while Nepalis is struggling.

Viral videos on Tiktok and Instagram varied lifestyles for political families – which include designers, foreign travel, and luxury cars – with the harsh facts faced by young people, including unemployment and forced migration.

Smochs have become symbolic to frustrate deeper than inequality, as the demonstrators compare the elite life with the citizens of ordinary citizens.

While the Prime Minister stepped down, it is not clear who will be replaced – or what happens after that, with no one apparently.

According to what was reported, some leaders, including the ministers, resorted to the security forces.

The demonstrators greatly challenged the curfew in Kathmando and abroad.

The demonstrators demand accountability and reforms in the ruling. However, if the government fails to engage in usefully, analysts warn that disturbances may escalate more, especially as students and civil society groups join.