Nepal’s President Ram Chandra Paudel has appealed for peaceful dialogue:
Nepal’s President Ram Chandra Paudel has appealed for peaceful dialogue amid the ongoing Gen-Z protests triggered by political unrest following PM K.P. Sharma Oli’s resignation.Nepal is a landlocked Himalayan country in South Asia, known for its unique cultural and geographical diversity.
Capital: Kathmandu. Neighbouring Nations: Bordered by India (east, south, west) and China (north).
Gen-Z Protest in Nepal:
- A mass youth-led uprising, largely by Generation Z, demanding accountability, transparency, and democratic freedoms.
- Reasons for Protest: Government’s ban on 26 social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube) citing tax and cybersecurity concerns.
- Rising frustration with corruption, nepotism, and lack of governance transparency.