Bangladesh, Sept. 14 -- For over a decade, Nepal has been grappling with political instability, corruption, and economic stagnation. While veteran leaders like KP Sharma Oli remain in the spotlight, a new generation of so-called “change makers” — notably Sudan Gurung and Balen Shah — has emerged, winning over the youth with fiery rhetoric and populist gestures. Yet behind the image of reform, these Gen Z icons now stand accused of the very corruption, abuse of power, and reckless behavior they vowed to fight, raising serious questions about whether they are genuine reformers or just new faces in Nepals old game of political opportunism.

KP Sharma Oli, 73, the chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxi...