Nepal Protests 2025: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Gen Z Revolution
Executive Summary
Nepal experienced its most devastating political crisis in decades during September 2025, when a seemingly routine social media ban triggered a massive Gen Z-led uprising that ultimately toppled the government of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. What began as a protest against digital restrictions quickly evolved into a nationwide revolt against corruption, nepotism, and economic inequality, resulting in 30 deaths, over 1,000 injuries, and the unprecedented escape of 13,000 prisoners from jails across the country.
The eight-day crisis from September 4-11, 2025, represents a watershed moment in Nepal's democratic history, marking the first time Generation Z successfully forced a government's collapse through sustained street protests. The movement's success in coordinating through encrypted platforms despite government restrictions, and their subsequent role in selecting an interim leader, signals a fundamental shift in Nepal's political landscape.
Published on: 9/11/25, 5:15 AM