On September 9, 2025, Nepal witnessed large-scale Gen‑Z–led protests triggered by a government-imposed social media ban and long-simmering discontent over political corruption. The ensuing unrest left at least 19 people dead and hundreds injured.
Protesters defied an indefinite curfew, breaching and torching the parliament building, party offices—including the Nepali Congress headquarters—and homes of senior politicians. State government buildings, including Singha Durbar, were also set ablaze.
Despite the lifting of the social media ban, violence continued. Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport was shut down amid escalating unrest and security concerns.
Under mounting pressure, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned to make way for a constitutionally guided resolution of the crisis.
[Commentary]
What began as a crackdown on social media quickly evolved into a national anti-corruption uprising. Young protesters, largely driven by frustration with elite privilege and governance failures, became a force capable of dismantling state symbols of power.
The torching of parliament, residential arson, and airport closure reflect not only governance breakdown but also signify an irrepressible demand for transparency and real change.
Moving forward, political factions must engage in transparent dialogue, restore state authority, and address the root causes of public anger—particularly the disdain for inequality and corruption—lest further instability grow.
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