The Big Story: Nepal’s Gen Z have toppled the government. So what happens now?

2025-09-15

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Days of youth-led protests over corruption, joblessness, and social media curbs have forced Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli to step down. In his place, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is now Nepal’s first female prime minister, leading an interim government until elections in March 2026. But this isn’t just about a change at the top, it’s about a new generation. Nepal’s Gen Z protesters have shown their power, toppling a leader and demanding transparency and opportunity. So what does this mean for Nep...

Days of youth-led protests over corruption, joblessness, and social media curbs have forced Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli to step down.

In his place, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is now Nepal’s first female prime minister, leading an interim government until elections in March 2026.

But this isn’t just about a change at the top, it’s about a new generation. Nepal’s Gen Z protesters have shown their power, toppling a leader and demanding transparency and opportunity.

So what does this mean for Nepal’s democracy and its young people?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr DB Subedi, Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies. School of Political Science and International Studies, The University of Queensland, to find out more.

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