Nepal : Government back after Jan Z

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Nepal : Government back after Jan Z

1. Background: Why was the ban imposed?

On 4th September 2025, the Nepal government took a shocking step. It suddenly banned 26 major social media platforms ( Facebook , Instagram , WhatsApp, YouTube, X/Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Reddit, Signal etc.) .

  • The government claimed that these companies were not complying with the mandatory local registration under Nepal’s new law.
  • But the public and analysts believed that the real reason was growing public criticism, exposure of corruption and demand for accountability of leaders .

This was the reason why the youth considered this ban as a direct attack on democratic rights and freedom of expression .

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2. “Gen-Z” is boiling on the streets

As soon as the ban was imposed, Nepal’s youth—especially Generation Z —came off social media and began protesting on the streets.

  • In big cities including Kathmandu, thousands of students and youth started marching towards the Parliament House.
  • It was written on the posters – “Remove Nepo Babies, Save Democracy!”
  • This movement became not just for the internet but also against corruption, nepotism and unemployment .

3. Police repression and bloodshed

Initially the protest was peaceful, but when the crowd increased the police and security forces started using force.

  • First, water cannon and tear gas were used.
  • Then rubber bullets.
  • And finally— live bullets were fired.

At least 19 people were killed and hundreds injured in this violence .
Blood flowed on the streets of Kathmandu, and the world saw the government’s barbaric face on democracy.

4. International response

  • The United Nations (UN) , Amnesty International and several human rights organisations condemned the violence.
  • He demanded an independent and impartial investigation from Nepal.
  • The global media dubbed this phenomenon the “Gen-Z Revolution.”

5. Government bowing down and lifting the ban

After continued protests and bloodshed the government came under pressure.

  • An emergency cabinet meeting was called.
  • It was announced that the ban on social media would be lifted.
  • Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said the situation arose due to “misunderstanding” and “policy ambiguity”.
  • The government has constituted an inquiry committee , whose report is claimed to come in 15 days.

Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak also resigned, taking moral responsibility for the violence.

6. Current status (as of September 2025)

  • All major social media platforms are now operational again in Nepal .
  • The protests are peaceful now, but the public, especially the youth, are still angry and alert .
  • The families of the deceased are demanding justice and compensation.
  • The Prime Minister has announced compensation to the victim families and free treatment to the injured.

7. Real picture: Not just the internet, but a revolution

This incident is not just about internet ban and its return. It tells us that—

  • “Gen-Z” has now become the real guardian of democracy and freedom.
  • The youth of Nepal are not going to be afraid anymore.
  • If the government commits atrocities, the people have the power to come out on the streets and bring it down.

Yes—today the ban on social media has been lifted in Nepal . But this ban has shaken Nepal. This movement made it clear that the voice of the youth can neither be suppressed by locks nor by bullets.

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