Social media ban in nepal: 19 Dead as Gen Z Rose Up Against Corruption and Censorship
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down after days of widespread protests by Gen z shook Nepal.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down after days of widespread protests shook Nepal. These protests, led largely by young people, were fueled by deep-seated frustrations with the government’s perceived corruption and failure to create economic opportunities.The demonstrations came after 19 protesters were killed on Monday.
The organizers have dubbed them “demonstrations by Gen Z” because of the youth’s dissatisfaction with the government’s lack of action on economic prospects and corruption. In their uniforms, a large number of demonstrators were college and kids.
What sparked the protests against corruption?
A social media ban in the Himalayan nation served as the protest’s immediate catalyst. The government of Nepal made the decision to outlaw 26 social networking sites on September 4. Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and X were among them. According to a story in The Hindu, the sites were prohibited for not meeting a deadline to delete flagged content, designate grievance handlers, and register locally.
In a nation with a sizable youth population, the social media prohibition exacerbated already-existing resentment toward the government. According to a Reuters estimate, around 90% of Nepal’s 30 million citizens utilize the internet. On Tuesday, the prohibition was removed.
The pushback against “nepo babies”
The public’s ire toward the ruling administration was further heightened by outrage over nepotism. Nepalis have been attacking “nepo babies” on TikTok and Instagram in recent days, saying they exploit their birth to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle while regular taxpayers suffer. The films criticize prominent politicians’ children for using public funds to pay for their cars, trips, and overseas education.
The social media prohibition coincided with a peak in public ire in Nepal against “nepo babies” and influential people.
On Monday and Tuesday, protesters marched through Kathmandu while holding signs that said, “Youths against corruption,” “Unban social media,” and “Shut down corruption and not social media.“
Protest organizers have referred to the rallies, which began in Kathmandu and expanded to other towns in the Himalayan nation, as “demonstrations by Gen Z.” They claim that the demonstrations are a reflection of the general dissatisfaction among young people with the government’s alleged inaction on combating corruption and expanding economic possibilities.
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