Nepal : Fresh Gen-Z Protests Erupt, Curfew Imposed In Bara District
Kathmandu : Little over two months after fierce Gen-Z protests resulted in a regime change in Nepal, India’s eastern neighbour seems to be on the boil again. The District Administration Office ordered the restriction from 1 pm to 8 pm local time, citing concerns over public safety amid a rapidly intensifying youth-driven movement that entered its second consecutive day on Thursday.
Despite nearly a dozen CPN-UML workers reportedly being involved in the confrontation, police detained only two individuals, a response that has fuelled frustration among Gen-Z activists. Their movement—symbolic of growing dissatisfaction with established political forces—has expanded as they demand accountability and a firmer stance from law enforcement agencies. As their Buddha Air flight prepared to depart, protesters thronged the airport, confronting UML supporters who had also arrived.
The recurring clashes underscore deepening political polarisation and the rising influence of Nepal’s younger generation, who are increasingly challenging traditional party structures and demanding a new political direction. This came a little over two months after violent Gen-Z protests, reportedly held over a social media ban in the country, resulted in a overthrow of the KP Sharma Oli government.
Kathmandu erupted in massive anti-government protests led by Gen-Z, which were also fuelled by years of anger over corruption and inequality. The demonstrations escalated into violent clashes with police, leaving at least 51 dead and over 1,300 injured. A day later, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned, toppling his UML government. Nepal’s former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was designated as the interim Prime Minister, becoming the first woman to hold the office.
