I’m a Zillennial currently living abroad, and I’ve been following the situation back home closely. Friends and family are having to use DNS changes, VPNs, and other workarounds just to access social media. I’ve been hearing about today’s protests, and I’m also seeing posts exposing the luxurious lifestyles and flexing of politicians’ kids, spouses, and families.This isn’t just about Social media.Crypto is banned.Minimum wage is like peanuts.Starting a new business is a nightmare.The stock market is tiny, with little access to ETFs or international trading.Many young people who make money through social media are now cut off.I’m not against TikTok, but the reality is — I don’t see Nepali YouTubers with monetized channels switching to TikTok to earn. This is about the bigger picture.Meanwhile, politicians show zero accountability. If questioned, they respond rudely. Sometimes I even see comments like, “If he/she has an accident, you’ll know who’s behind it.” That’s the level of intimidation people feel.Historically, Nepal has always seen political protests — 2007, 2035, 2037, 2046, 2052–2063, 2065. Some say “Desh ta sadhai yesari chalxa” (the country always runs this way). The truth? It doesn’t have to. Until the right people come to power, protest is the answer.Look at France — a modern democracy that still uses protest to hold leaders accountable. Why should Nepali youth be any different?Respect and solidarity to Gen Z who are standing up. ✊ via /r/Nepal https://ift.tt/81rniqs
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