New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Former Indian diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on Tuesday highlighted that Nepal's political landscape has been shaken by widespread protests led by Gen Z demonstrators, resulting in the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

The protests were sparked by a government ban on 26 major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube, citing concerns over misinformation and regulatory compliance.

However, the ban was seen as an attack on free speech and a way to suppress dissent, further fueling public frustration.

Speaking with ANI, he said that Nepal's government has lost the confidence of its citizens, and the social media ban was the "last straw on the camel's back" that triggered the vi...