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BREAKING NEWS: CHAOS ERUPTS IN NEPAL AS GEN Z PROTESTS TURN DEADLY!

Politics 1 month ago by ihsihgahg24

Kathmandu, Nepal – September 9, 2025, 03:45 PM IST Nepal is reeling from a massive wave of unrest as Gen Z-led protests have exploded into violence, leaving at least 19 dead and hundreds injured across the country! The youth uprising, sparked by a controversial social media ban, has turned the streets of Kathmandu and other cities into battlegrounds, with police firing on demonstrators and curfews imposed to restore order. This is the biggest crisis to hit Nepal in years—will it topple the government?

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<h4 dir="auto">What’s Happening?</h4>
  • Deadly Clashes: Protests erupted on Monday after the government blocked platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and X to curb misinformation. Police opened fire, killing 19 and injuring over 100, with tensions escalating as protesters stormed the Nepali Congress office and leaders’ homes.
  • Social Media Fury: The ban ignited outrage among young Nepalis, who see it as a clampdown on free speech, fueling demands for PM Khadga Prasad Oli’s resignation. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has already stepped down amid the chaos.
  • Curfews and Chaos: Kathmandu and Rupandehi are under curfew, with the army deployed to control the situation. Reports of tear gas and violence have flooded in, shocking a nation unaccustomed to such unrest.
<h4 dir="auto">Why It Matters</h4>

This isn’t just a protest—it’s a generational revolt against corruption, unemployment, and political neglect. With Nepal’s youth taking to the streets, the government faces an unprecedented challenge. Could this be the tipping point for a political overhaul?

<h4 dir="auto">Click to Dive Deeper!</h4>
  • Eyewitness Accounts: Hear from protesters risking their lives for change.
  • Government Response: What’s next for Oli’s administration?
  • Global Reaction: Will the UN or India intervene?