Youth Power Takes Over Nepal: Gen Z's Successful Overthrow of the Government through Discord
In the heart of Nepal, a week of conflict and change unfolded, culminating in a youth-led revolution that shook the nation. The events, starting from September 8, 2025, were met with a mix of anxiety, fear, and anticipation, particularly among the older generations.
The theme of choosing 'conflict and change' over peace was touched on in a personal essay written by an author in 2013, titled 'Telling Stories.' The author, who teaches a course to college students, mostly belonging to Generation Z, expressed their feelings about the state of Nepali society and politics. They believed that the society had cracked open, and so had the hearts of the younger generation.
On September 8, the Nepal Army took control of the country, a move that was met with much disinformation about potential collusion with the monarchy, political players in India, or the spread of disinformation. The government used tear gas, rubber, and metal bullets to brutally quell the protests that day, resulting in 19 deaths by the evening.
The following day, the social media ban was lifted, and hundreds of Gen Z members held virtual meetings on Discord. They came up with a few non-negotiable agreements and nominated their choice of prime minister for an interim government. Some used VPN apps to circumvent the social media ban and spread their message.
The shooting of young protesters continued on September 8, with a total of 72 people killed by September 14. The violence did not deter the spirit of the young protest leaders, who nominated Sushila Karki, Nepal's first female Chief Justice, as the first female prime minister of Nepal on September 12, 2025. The Nepal Army appointed her as the interim prime minister after the Gen Z-led uprising.
The interim government's mandate is to hold a federal election in the coming six months. The author felt deeply moved by the events that had happened over the past week in Nepal on September 13, 2025, and expressed appreciation to the seven students who showed up for the course on September 8, 2025.
The author believes it is essential to continue having crucial discussions with young people about ethics, morals, civic duties, and discomforts. They think Gen Z has learned so much and has traveled throughout Nepal more than any other generation. The author thinks Gen Z loves Nepal and has truly understood why so many people in the world also love Nepal and choose to visit.
The author began teaching the course based on the essay in 2014 and has been doing so every year since. They expressed their appreciation for the resilience and determination shown by the younger generation during these challenging times. The author believes it is important to seize this moment and make attempts to remember the import of this past week so it is never forgotten.
The identity of Nepal's first female head of state after the Gen-Z-led revolution has not been identified in the available search results. However, the events of this week mark a significant turning point in Nepal's history, with the younger generation taking a stand for change and challenging the status quo. The future of Nepal remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the spirit of Gen Z is strong, and they are determined to create a better future for their country.
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