TNR News Network
Amid ongoing nationwide protests, Nepal’s Gen Z movement has taken a decisive step toward shaping the country’s political future. In a massive virtual meeting attended by over 4,000 youth participants, the group discussed its agenda ahead of formal negotiations with the President and the Nepal Army regarding the formation of a new government and upcoming elections.
The meeting, held online, reflected the movement’s commitment to transparency and collective decision-making. Participants reportedly agreed that no youth affiliated with political parties should assume leadership roles. Instead, they rallied around former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, a respected figure known for her impartiality and judicial integrity, as their preferred candidate to lead the interim government.
Sources indicate that Karki received 31% of the votes during the session, while Kathmandu’s popular mayor and rapper Balendra Shah—widely known as Balen—secured 27% support. The proposal to appoint Karki is expected to be formally submitted to the Army Chief later today.
The Gen Z-led protests, initially sparked by a controversial social media ban, have evolved into a broader movement against corruption, nepotism, and entrenched political elites. Violent clashes in Kathmandu have left at least 19 dead and hundreds injured, prompting the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and several ministers.
As the country remains under curfew and the army works to restore order, Gen Z activists have also taken to the streets to clean up debris and assist legal institutions, signaling a desire not just for change—but for rebuilding.
With Sushila Karki emerging as a symbol of neutrality and reform, Nepal’s youth are asserting themselves as a powerful force in shaping the nation’s democratic future.
