Even after Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday following unprecedented protests against his government over alleged corruption and the now-withdrawn ban on social media, violent protests continued in the country and demonstrators set the Parliament building on fire. There were also reports of the Supreme Court building and PM Oli’s private residence being set on fire.
Amid the developments, the Gen Z protesters taking part in the demonstration have spoken out against alleged corruption and corrupt politicians.
#WATCH | Nepal: Protestors set the Parliament building on fire as the protest turned violent in Kathmandu.
The Nepali PM resigned this afternoon amid demonstrations against the Government over alleged corruption. pic.x.com/UG50szWE25
— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2025
An unidentified protestor was quoted as saying in a video shared by ANI that they want the next PM and President to be from Gen Z. “This is our country. This country belongs to Gen-Z. The politicians have run away; they are all corrupt. The Prime Minister and the President should be from Gen-Z. Our country will rise again. Nepalis are strong, Nepalis will not bow down in front of anyone…,” the protester said.
Another protester asked if students are killed while demonstrating, how will the country run. “You all have seen how students were killed yesterday. Around 21-22 students were killed, and over 500 were injured. If students are killed like this, how will the country function? This has become a very cruel regime… We do not want such a democracy…,” he stated.
Yet another protestor made it clear that they were not protesting primarily against social media ban but for their demand to have a youth as their leader.
#WATCH | Kathmandu, Nepal: A protestor says, “This is our country. This country belongs to Gen-Z. The politicians have run away; they are all corrupt. The Prime Minister and the President should be from Gen-Z. Our country will rise again. Nepalis are strong, Nepalis will not bow… https://t.co/32EBVdClen pic.x.com/6sR5HJmpRe
— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2025
“The Parliament building was set on fire by the Gen-Z protestors. Yesterday, Nepal Police personnel killed at least 19 students. The protest is not because of the social media ban, but we are protesting because we want a youth leader. We want change. The Gen-Z demands a youth leader…,” he was quoted as saying.
India issues Nepal advisory
Meanwhile, in view of the developing situation in the neighbouring country, the Indian government has advised its citizens to defer travelling to Nepal until the situation stabilises.
“Indian citizens presently in Nepal are advised to shelter in their current places of residence, avoid going out onto the streets and exercise all due caution. They are also advised to follow local safety advisories from Nepal authorities as well as the Embassy of India in Kathmandu,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in an advisory.
Air India cancels flights between Delhi and Kathmandu amid protests; IndiGo issues travel advisory
It also released helpline numbers from the Embassy of India in Kathmandu: +977 – 980 860 2881 (WhatsApp call also); +977 – 981 032 6134 (WhatsApp call also).