Nepal, Dec. 23 -- On Monday, the 'Gari Khana Deu' movement led by Gen Z representative Miraj Dhungana staged a protest at Maitighar despite the district administration denying them permission to do so, citing procedural requirements. As a result, security forces immediately dispersed protesters who had started gathering at the Maitighar area. A clash ensued between the protesters and the police, followed by one between the protesters and journalists.

Even after the success of the Gen Z revolt, the calls for renewed protests have been vociferous over the past three months, with multiple groups-including Sudan Gurung-led Hami Nepal and Gen Z for Monarchy-having staged protests and calling for more. The agendas of each of these protests dif...