The so-called Gen Z Movement began in early September 2025 when the government imposed a sudden ban on Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, and other social media platforms — claiming it was to curb “online misinformation.” Instead, it sparked a wave of nationwide outrage led by young Nepalis. Students, artists, and even schoolchildren took to the streets with posters, smartphones, and songs, calling for an end to corruption, nepotism, unemployment, and political hypocrisy. Within days, demonstrations s