Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Nepal Gen Z Protests: Ex-Princesses Face Backlash
Young people in Nepal are upset about how the country is run, especially concerning corruption and inequality.
They are using social media to protest.
The recent government's social media ban fueled the situation.
Kritika and Purnika Shah, former princesses, are being called 'nepo babies' because of their privileged lives.
This has sparked outrage and is seen as a symbol of what protesters want to change.
They feel the ruling class is out of touch with ordinary citizens.
The protests show how social media can quickly create outrage.
Nepal's Gen Z is protesting against political corruption and inequality.
A government-imposed social media blackout sparked the protests.
Kritika and Purnika Shah, former princesses, are targets of the protests.
They are labeled "nepo babies" due to their background.
The protests highlight a generational clash and digital transparency impacts on public opinion.
- Who
- Kritika Shah and Purnika Shah, along with Nepal's Gen Z
- What
- Protests against political corruption, nepotism, and social media blackout
- When
- Ongoing, following a social media blackout by the government
- Where
- Nepal
- Why
- Due to perceived inequality and the elite's displays of luxury amidst economic hardship
Gen Z Protesters
Elite/Government
Perceived Inequality
Gen Z Protesters
Dislike the privileged background of elites.
Elite/Government
Potentially justifying their status through heritage and achievement.
- Event
- Gen Z protests in Nepal
- Key Figures
- Kritika Shah, Purnika Shah (former princesses)
- Protest Trigger
- Government's social media blackout
- Protest Focus
- Political corruption, nepotism, inequality
- "Nepo Baby" Label
- Applied to the Shah sisters due to their privileged backgrounds
Sources
Where Nepal’s Royals Live Now: Gyanendra Shah At Nirmal Niwas, Queen Mother Ratna At Mahendra Manzil, And Next Generation Abroad As Gen-Z Pro-Monarchy Protests Sweep Streets