Rama Krishna Sangem
A large number of pro monarchists joined the rally of the pro monarchy movement in the capital. They demanded the restoration of the Hindu kingdom in the nation. The government deployed more than 2000 police personnel to maintain the law and order during the pro monarchy protest rally. Kathmandu, Nepal capital is rocked by violence on September 8, Monday in which one person was killed many were injured.
Gen Zs are spearheading a massive protest in Nepal against corruption in the KP Sharma Oli government and its recent move to restrict social media platforms. What began online spilled onto the streets on Monday, with demonstrators clashing with police near Parliament. Security forces opened fire, leaving one protester dead and more than 80 others injured.
Thousands of young protesters flooded Kathmandu in what has been dubbed the ‘Gen Z Revolution’. Many breached restricted zones, breaking through police barricades. As the clashes escalated, police opened fire at multiple locations, prompting authorities to impose a curfew in the capital.
While the government claims the ban is a matter of regulatory compliance, protesters view it as a direct act of censorship aimed at suppressing critical voices and organised dissent.
TikToc used by protesters
Though phone and internet blackouts imposed by the government, Gen Z activists turned to alternative platforms such as TikTok and Reddit to mobilise. Thousands of young demonstrators gathered, chanting slogans against the government and its policies. The march began at Maitighar Mandala and advanced towards the Parliament building.
As protesters neared Parliament, police erected barricades, but the enraged crowd broke through, prompting officers to fire tear gas and deploy water cannons. Amid the chaos, some protesters managed to breach the Parliament compound. Videos and images circulating online showed tear gas canisters arcing through the air, while demonstrators hurled branches and water bottles at police.
Dubbed the ‘Gen Z Revolution,’ the movement stems from simmering anger over corruption and economic inequality, analysts argue. The government’s move to restrict social media acted as the final spark, driving Nepal’s digital-savvy youth from online spaces to the streets in a bold and coordinated show of defiance.
PM Sharma Oli defends social media ban
On his part, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli defended the government’s decision to ban unregistered social media platforms, asserting that “any attempt to undermine the nation can never be tolerated,” even as several groups opposed the move.
Speaking at a convention of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), Oli said the party would “always stand against anomalies and arrogance, and never accept any act that weakens the nation.”
“The independence of the nation is greater than the loss of jobs of a handful of individuals. How can it be acceptable to defy the law, disregard the constitution, and disrespect national dignity, independence, and sovereignty,” he said.
