Nepal, Dec. 2 -- led protest of September 8 and 9 marked a defining turning point in Nepal's recent history. Their defiance signalled a deeper shift in the country's political mood-the rise of a generation that stands firmly and unapologetically on the side of democracy, refusing to accept even the slightest drift towards authoritarian rule.

This moment has now entered the nation's historical record. In the past, history was often written by the victors, those who held power and shaped narratives to suit their interests and biases. Today, that monopoly no longer exists. The digital generation has ensured that there is no 'delete' key in the collective memory of this event. Through livestreams, screenshots, memes and citizen documentation...