Kathmandu, Oct. 9 -- Nischita Niroula

16 years old

Itahari

Before

Before the Gen Z protest, many young people in Nepal, including myself, were frustrated but unaware of Nepali politics. I saw many youth involved in established parties, student unions, and social organisations, but there was no progress. Old leaders dominated the system for decades, so I never paid much attention to this "same old politics."

After

But something shifted after the Gen Z protest. Young people's mindsets changed dramatically. This movement sparked curiosity and excitement about the country's political future among people my age. Gen Z's active awareness and unity were central to arriving at this turning point. I feel more engaged and curious about Nepal'...