Do you support the recent Gen Z-led protests in Nepal against the government’s social media restrictions?
Nepal’s Gen Z Rises Up as Social Media Ban Triggers Nationwide Protests
On September 4, 2025, the Nepalese government banned 26 major social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, and X for failing to comply with new local registration laws. The decision sparked massive protests across the country, led primarily by Gen Z students—many still in school uniforms—who view the restrictions as authoritarian and unjust. The government crackdown turned violent, resulting in at least 19 deaths, hundreds of injuries, and the resignation of Nepal’s Home Minister. In response to global backlash and domestic unrest, the government ultimately reversed the ban. The episode has reignited debates about digital freedom, youth activism, and the boundaries of government control in the digital age.
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- Yes, it's about freedom
- No, rules are rules
- Mixed feelings
- Need to learn more