Nepal, Oct. 27 -- A political structure with a directly elected executive, such as a directly elected prime minister or president, is reportedly a key demand within the Gen Z movement. Miraj Dhungana, a Gen Z activist, has, for example, called for a directly elected executive.

Because Gen Z is a movement without clear leadership, it is hard to pinpoint what the proposed system of a directly elected executive would look like. It is also unclear whether the idea has widespread support or is just a passing fringe proposal.

But the idea is so dangerous for Nepal's progress that even if it were just a passing fancy, the possibility must be immediately challenged and scorched to the ground.

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