Generation Z-led protests sweep Nepal, 19 dead and hundreds injured in police clashes
Last year in Bangladesh, the ruling Awami League was overthrown in a jihadist-inspired uprising, reportedly involving elements of Generation-Z and Islamist groups in what has been described as a poorly planned operation. On August 5, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down and left for India. Dr. Muhammad Yunus then assumed the role of chief advisor to the interim government. Since Yunus came to power, Bangladesh has increasingly become a haven for militants and terrorists, with anti-India and anti-Hindu sentiment reportedly reaching alarming levels. Similarly, in Nepal, a Generation Z-led movement has recently overthrown the ruling government and occupied the parliament building, raising serious concerns about regional security and posing a potential threat to India’s internal stability.
Nepal is witnessing unprecedented unrest as nationwide protests led by Generation Z erupt across the country, leaving at least 19 people dead and hundreds injured. The demonstrations, which began in the capital Kathmandu, have spread to multiple urban centers, reflecting widespread frustration among young Nepalese with political corruption, government inefficiency, and recent restrictions on social media platforms. Security forces, in response, have employed live ammunition, tear gas, and water cannons, resulting in significant casualties and overwhelming hospitals nationwide.
The protests erupted on September 8, beginning at New Baneshwar, outside the Federal Parliament building in Kathmandu. Thousands of students and young activists gathered to demand greater accountability from political leaders and to protest against the perceived failures of the government. Despite the imposition of curfews in Kathmandu and other cities starting at 3:30 pm, demonstrations escalated, with protesters occupying streets, confronting police lines, and spreading to cities........
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