Prisoners burn furniture and other items outside the Dilli Bazaar jail as they try to break out, following protests against the killing of 19 people after anti-corruption protests triggered by a social media ban, which was later lifted, in Kathmandu on Sept 10, 2025.
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This e-book by The Hindu captures both the energy of the uprising and the realities involved in the monumental task of turning fervour into lasting structural reform. For readers seeking to understand the forces shaping contemporary global politics, this is a compelling look at the history, conflict, and hope that define Nepal’s uncertain path forward.
Here are articles from the e-book on how a government ban on social media in Nepal sparked a political earthquake. This was the Gen Z uprising, a youth-led digital revolt that swept aside the “old political guard” that has dominated the country for decades.
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Published – March 28, 2026 04:15 pm IST
