Riddled with corruption, nepotism, unemployment, conflict among the coalition partners and violent repression of dissent, 14 subsequent governments of Nepal have failed to come up with sustainable solutions since the fall of monarchy in 2008.

Even though the government top brass had long talks on globalization, boosting tourism, raising modern infrastructures, upholding democratic principles and promoting secular values, the key issues of public discontent remained unfulfilled.

Therefore, members of the parties outside the ruling coalition and the apolitical youth always remain vocal on social media—due to the government’s priorities centering on tourism and heavy-handed tactics against street demonstrations.

Taking advantage of widespread discontent and conflict among the ruling partners, the opposition parties geared up their campaigns on social media, and conscious citizens in the foreign-funded civil society organizations held seminars, exhibitions and demonstrations to engage the youth.

A large part of the Gen Z population,who are not interested in political affairs due to lack of trust on the politicians,spends time on hairstyle, attires, bikes, sports events, alcohol, synthetic drugs,gambling, dancing, romance and social media presentation.

Many of them would leave the country at any time, be it for higher studies or a job.

Another faction of the country’s youth, who are politically conscious and affected directly by the governments’ inefficiency and failures,have been the supporters of political- and civil society-driven efforts towards a visible and effective change in governance and economic development.

They dream of a dignified life in Nepal, coping with the fast-changing global trends.

Of the political demonstrations of the last couple of years, only the pro-monarchy protests on........

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