“Explore how Nepal’s embattled Prime Minister resigned following deadly anti-corruption protests led by Gen Z, culminating in the dramatic torching of the parliament. A turning point in Nepali politics.”
Gen Z Uprising Erupts: Nepal Parliament Torched After PM Oli Resigns Amid Anti-Corruption Fury
A seismic shift unfolded in Nepal as Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli stepped down amid ferocious protests led primarily by young Gen Z activists demanding government accountability. The unrest, ignited by a controversial social media ban, quickly escalated when a brutal crackdown resulted in the deaths of 19 demonstrators, further inflaming public outrage
Defying an imposed curfew, protesters stormed the parliament complex and set parts of the Singha Durbar administrative hub ablaze, branding it a symbol of entrenched corruption
In response to mounting pressure, Oli tendered his resignation, stating it was necessary to facilitate political resolution and abide by constitutional norms. The unrest spread across the capital; Kathmandu’s airport was shut, and flights canceled amid escalating chaos.
Fuel for the uprising came from growing frustration with political nepotism and economic stagnation. The term “nepo kids”—young children of influential leaders flaunting lavish lifestyles—went viral on social media, becoming a rallying cry for youth angry at inequality and corruption.
Despite the government revoking the social media ban, the protests persisted, with participants demanding more than just leadership changes—but systemic reform.
This dramatic upheaval marks one of Nepal’s most volatile political crises in years, reminiscent of the unrest that ended monarchy in 2006. The tipping point? Gen Z’s refusal to stay silent in the face of injustice.
