Nepal Under Army Control As Gen Z Names Sushila Karki Interim Leader | Top Points

Last Updated:September 10, 2025, 17:20 IST

A day after violent protests toppled Nepal’s govt, Gen Z demonstrators cleaned the streets and aided the army in restoring order, while backing Balen Shah as potential leader.

Nepali army soldiers clear debris near Singha Durbar in Kathmandu after protests over a social media ban and corruption killed 19 people. (IMAGE: REUTERS)

A day after violent demonstrations toppled the government in Nepal over allegations of corruption and nepotism, the Nepal Army was restoring electricity lines on Wednesday while young protesters, many from Gen Z, were seen cleaning streets in a movement that began as opposition to a social media ban.

Photos shared by Routine of Nepal showed protesters cleaning the streets and even helping lawyers and court staff retrieve documents from the Supreme Court, which had been set ablaze a day earlier. The images reflected an effort to restore calm in the Himalayan nation, where on Tuesday mobs beat up former prime ministers and a former first lady died of burn injuries after her home was torched.

According to Khabarhub, key leaders of the Gen-Z movement held a virtual meeting to draft their agenda. A screenshot from the session showed participants using anime avatars or leaving their display pictures blank, a style typical of online youth communities and reflective of the movement’s character. Their discussions reportedly focused on Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and former Chief Justice Sushila Karki.

Gen-Z movement leaders held a virtual meeting in the morning where they discussed sending 15 representatives to Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and former Chief Justice Sushila Karki.The movement then decided to appoint former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as their interim leader for upcoming discussions.

The group emphasized that no youth affiliated with political parties should take part in the leadership talks. Civic activist Karki, who is currently unaffiliated with any party, was chosen to ensure neutrality during negotiations.

The leaders are of the opinion that trusted figures should now lead the movement.

Some members suggested that leaders should be capable of negotiating with the army and handling compensation for Tuesday’s violence. Nepalis living abroad also joined the Zoom call to share their views, a Khabarhub report said.No further prison breaks were reported as of Wednesday afternoon but Nepali Army opened fire after inmates at Dhading District Prison attempted to escape during an arson attack earlier in the morning. A septuagenarian was killed in the firing and two people are in serious condition. Tribhuvan Airport (TIA) reopened for flights on Wednesday afternoon following a decision by the Airport Security Committee. Takeoff and landing preparations began around 3:30 pm (local time).Nepali Congress on Wednesday urged all sides to exercise restraint, hold dialogue, and maintain unity to resolve the ongoing crisis. General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma called on political actors, security agencies, civil society, media, and the international community to support peace efforts.

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