Nepal is witnessing a historic youth-led movement that has forced the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and his government. The protests, led mainly by Gen Z demonstrators, are now calling for major political and social reforms to rebuild the country’s governance system.

The protesters have put forward several demands. Their first call is for the dissolution of the current House of Representatives, which they say no longer represents the people’s trust. They also want the Constitution to be rewritten or amended, with active participation from citizens, experts, and the youth. The group has demanded new elections after an interim period, ensuring that polls are independent, fair, and directly involve the public.

One of their strongest demands is the creation of a directly elected executive leadership, replacing the current parliamentary system. They are also seeking an investigation into assets looted by politicians over the past three decades, with illegally obtained properties to be seized by the state. Alongside this, protesters are calling for structural reforms in five key sectors: education, health, justice, security, and communications.

The movement has also declared that those who died in the protests will be recognised as martyrs, with their families receiving state honours, compensation, and relief. Organisers further pledged to launch programs to reduce unemployment, stop mass migration, and fight social injustice. “This movement is not for any party or individual, but for the future of our generation and the nation,” the protesters said in a joint statement.

Army steps in as violence continues

Although Oli resigned after 22 people were killed in violent clashes earlier this week, the unrest has not stopped. On Tuesday, protesters stormed and set fire to the Parliament building. The Nepal Army has now taken control of nationwide security, deploying troops in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, and other cities. Restrictive orders have been enforced to curb violence.

In its statement, the Army warned that some groups were “taking undue advantage of the situation” and causing harm to both ordinary citizens and public property. Despite these warnings, the youth-led movement remains determined, insisting that real peace will only come with the creation of a new political system.