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Nepal’s Gen Z look to reshape their nation’s future
As Nepal prepares for a national election, the generation that once filled the streets in protest is stepping into mainstream politics.
After deadly anti-corruption demonstrations last September, many Gen Z activists are now contesting elections, mobilising first-time voters and demanding justice for those killed. With 275 parliamentary seats at stake and nearly half the population under 30, young candidates are challenging the country’s long-dominant political parties.
For many, this election could mark a turning point for a nation grappling with instability and youth unemployment.
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As Nepal prepares for a national election, the generation that once filled the streets in protest is stepping into mainstream politics.
After deadly anti-corruption demonstrations last September, many Gen Z activists are now contesting elections, mobilising first-time voters and demanding justice for those killed. With 275 parliamentary seats at stake and nearly half the population under 30, young candidates are challenging the country’s long-dominant political parties.
For many, this election could mark a turning point for a nation grappling with instability and youth unemployment.
As Nepal prepares for a national election, the generation that once filled the streets in protest is stepping into mainstream politics.
After deadly anti-corruption demonstrations last September, many Gen Z activists are now contesting elections, mobilising first-time voters and demanding justice for those killed. With 275 parliamentary seats at stake and nearly half the population under 30, young candidates are challenging the country’s long-dominant political parties.
For many, this election could mark a turning point for a nation grappling with instability and youth unemployment.
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