Nepal's Gen Z Betrayed: Protesters Angry at Government They Installed After 2025 Uprising
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Firstpost•07-01-2026, 18:44
Nepal's Gen Z Betrayed: Protesters Angry at Government They Installed After 2025 Uprising
- •Nepal's Gen Z, instrumental in 2025 anti-corruption protests, now expresses anger and betrayal towards the interim government they helped install.
- •Violent protests in September 2025 led to 76 deaths and over 2,300 injuries, culminating in the appointment of Sushila Karki as Nepal's first female interim PM.
- •Key figures like Mukesh Awasti, who lost a leg, and Suman Bohara feel promises of ending corruption and arresting those responsible for violence have not been met.
- •The interim government has filed only one minor corruption case, while accused politicians prepare for upcoming March elections, fueling protester disillusionment.
- •Analysts note a lack of clear, unified demands among Gen Z groups, complicating the government's mandate and raising doubts about the March elections.
Why It Matters: Nepal's Gen Z feels betrayed by the interim government they helped install, as promises of reform and justice remain unfulfilled.
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