Taylor Lorenz’s Power User The Truth About Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising
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Sep 26, 2025 Bala Krishna Sha, a journalist at The Himalayan Times, shares insights on Nepal's recent protests and the Gen Z movement against corruption. He explains how young activists organized through platforms like TikTok and Discord, exposing elite privilege and government corruption. Bala highlights the chaos following a tragic police crackdown, which ignited widespread outrage and unrest. He critiques international media narratives dismissing the movement as mere social media concerns, emphasizing the larger implications for democracy and free speech in Nepal.
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Internet As Political Organizing Tool
- Nepal's Gen Z used social platforms as political tools to expose corruption and organize mass action.
- The social media blackout functioned as a trigger because it cut off their ability to speak truth to power.
Reporter On The Ground During Protests
- Bala Krishna Sha described doing ground reporting on September 8th and returning home for safety after violence erupted.
- He witnessed events firsthand and reported from the scene for The Himalayan Times.
Ban Triggered, Not Caused, The Uprising
- The protest campaign originated as an anti-corruption movement organized on Discord, Reddit, and TikTok.
- Social media bans merely ignited a broader movement already fueled by visible elite wealth and systemic corruption.