✦ Social Media Ban Sparks Anger
The Nepal government banned Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube, saying it wanted to control misinformation. But for young people, these platforms are daily essentials for education, jobs, and communication.
👉 The ban was seen as an attack on freedom, and anger spread rapidly.
✦ Gen Z Leads the Movement
Thousands of young protestors, mostly from Generation Z, filled the streets of Kathmandu and border towns.
They waved Nepal’s national flag
Carried placards demanding “Digital Freedom”
Spread their message through posters and offline networks
This wasn’t just about social media anymore—it became a fight against corruption and poor governance.
✦ Government Forced to Step Down
The protests grew so strong that the government had no choice but to lift the social media ban.
Curfews remain in Kathmandu and Lalitpur
Several ministers, including the Prime Minister, resigned
Citizens celebrated but warned that the real fight for reform is just beginning
✦ Why Youth are Angry
Nepal’s young generation is not only fighting for internet freedom. Their anger comes from:
High corruption in government
Rising unemployment
Fewer opportunities for the educated youth
Gen Z is demanding accountability and real reforms that match their dreams of a modern Nepal.
✦ What Next for Nepal?
Experts say Nepal is now at a turning point:
If leaders listen and reform, democracy will grow stronger
If not, the protests could return with even greater force
