Nepal Gen-Z Protest: Situation worsens in Nepal, 16 dead, protesters demand resignation from PM

Nepal Gen-Z Protest Updates: Thousands of youths took to the streets to protest against the ban on important social media apps, and the land of Nepal was soaked in blood. The youth who came out to protest against the government became violent and entered the Parliament building. Seeing the anger of the youth in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu and other cities reaching its peak, the police resorted to lathi charge and fired tear gas shells.

At present, 16 people have died in Nepal, while more than 100 people have been injured. There is still a lot of uproar on the road, where curfew has also been imposed in three cities. The protesters are now adamant on demanding the resignation of Nepal’s PM P. Sharma Oli. The movement of Gen-Z is still gaining momentum.

Curfew imposed to control.

In view of the deteriorating situation in Nepal, the government has imposed curfew in many parts, including Kathmandu, Pokhara. Along with this, security forces have been deployed on the roads. People have been asked to stay at home. During this protest, many people have died, and more than 100 people have been injured. Discontent against the government is growing on the issues of social media ban, corruption and nepotism.

Protesters got support from an artist.s

Amid the deteriorating situation in Nepal, the youth protesting against the government in protest against the social media ban have now started getting support from artists. Actress Keki Adhikari has announced open support by posting a poetic post. Actress Varsha Raut, Varsha Shivkoti, Anmol KC, Pradeep Khadka, Bholaraj Sapkota, singer Elina Chauhan, Rachna Rimal and Sameeksha Adhikari have supported the protest of the youth.

The government called them anarchists

The Nepalese government now seems to be on the back foot. Senior government spokesperson and Information and Technology Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung said that anarchist forces have taken part in this protest. Their aim is clear: to capture power. This protest was not limited to the restoration of social media and action against corruption.