Pakistan, Sept. 15 -- Young activists steer Nepal's new leadership
Published on: September 14, 2025 6:47 PM
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A youth-led movement in Nepal has now taken center stage after massive protests forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign, with activists shaping decisions about the country's interim government.
Sudan Gurung, a 36-year-old former DJ and founder of Hami Nepal, used Discord and Instagram to mobilize tens of thousands of young people who demanded accountability and action against corruption.
Despite social media restrictions, activists used VPNs to bypass bans and organize protests that turned deadly, leaving at least 72 people dead and more than 1,300 others injured nationwide.
The movement convinced Nepal's president ...