Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Nepal Dashain Festival Marked by Grief for Protest Victims
In Nepal, the Dashain festival is usually a time for celebration, but this year, families are mourning loved ones lost in recent protests.
The protests were caused by young people being angry about the lack of jobs and how the government was being run.
Sadly, 74 people died during these protests.
The government has set elections for March 5, but families of the victims are asking for regular financial support, not just a one-time payment.
For these families, the joyous festival is now filled with sadness.
Families mourn during Nepal's Dashain festival following recent protests.
Protests were triggered by a lack of jobs and political issues, resulting in 74 deaths.
Many victims, including Shreeyam Chaulagain, were young people.
The Chaulagain family, with a monthly income under $200, sought opportunities for their son.
An interim government is in place, with elections planned for March.
- Who
- Families of those killed in the protests, protesters.
- What
- Protests against a lack of jobs and political indifference, followed by the Dashain festival.
- When
- Last month, protests took place. The Dashain festival is ongoing.
- Where
- Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Why
- Protests were sparked by a lack of jobs and perceived political indifference.
- Event
- Dashain Festival
- Location
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Protest Cause
- Lack of jobs and political indifference
- Deaths
- 74
- Interim PM
- Sushila Karki
- Election Date
- March 5 (set)