Gen Z Leads Kathmandu Protests Against Social Media Ban And Corruption

Kathmandu witnessed a massive youth-led demonstration on Monday, with thousands of Nepalis taking to the streets to oppose the government’s recent social media restrictions and to call out deep-rooted corruption.

Since Friday, several major social media platforms—including Facebook, YouTube, and X—have been blocked in Nepal after authorities targeted 26 unregistered sites. The move left millions of users frustrated, particularly as platforms like Instagram serve as key spaces for news, entertainment, and business.

The protests began with young demonstrators waving national flags and singing the Nepali anthem before chanting slogans against both the bans and corruption in governance.