Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Nepal's Gen Z Protesters Feel Betrayed by New Government
Young people in Nepal protested against corruption and bad government.
They succeeded in making a new leader, Prime Minister Sushila Karki, take charge.
But now, they feel sad and let down because the new government hasn't done what they promised.
Many people got hurt or died in the protests, and the government hasn't punished those responsible.
The young protesters have different ideas about what should happen next, and it's not clear what will happen with the promised elections in March.
Gen Z protesters in Nepal forced the appointment of the country's first female prime minister, Sushila Karki, after violent demonstrations in September.
Protesters feel betrayed as the new government has not fulfilled promises to end corruption or arrest responsible leaders.
The protests began on September 8, resulting in 76 deaths and over 2,300 injuries before Karki's appointment on September 12.
The government has filed only one significant corruption case, excluding key political figures, and plans to hold elections on March 5.
Protesters have different demands, including direct election of the prime minister, scrapping the current constitution, and jailing previous politicians.
- Who
- Nepal's Gen Z protesters and the new interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki
- What
- Protests against corruption and government failures, with protesters feeling betrayed by the new government
- When
- Protests began on September 8, with planned elections on March 5
- Where
- Kathmandu, Nepal, with protests spreading across the country
- Why
- Protesters demand an end to corruption, arrest of responsible leaders, and fulfillment of promises made during the protests
- Protest Start Date
- September 8
- Protest Death Toll
- 76
- Protest Injuries
- 2,300+
- New Prime Minister
- Sushila Karki
- Election Date
- March 5
- Anti-Graft Cases Filed
- 1 (no key political figures)
- Protester Demands
- End corruption, arrest responsible leaders, new constitution