Nepal Army To Meet Gen Z Protesters On Thursday To Discuss Interim Leader Names | Top Points

Last Updated:September 10, 2025, 20:19 IST

A day after violent protests toppled Nepal’s govt, Gen Z demonstrators cleaned the streets and aided the army in restoring order, while backing Balen Shah as potential leader.

Nepali army soldiers clear debris near Singha Durbar in Kathmandu after protests over a social media ban and corruption killed 19 people. (IMAGE: REUTERS)

The future of Nepal remains uncertain as Gen-Z protesters, who toppled the government over alleged corruption and nepotism in violent demonstrations triggered by a sudden social media ban, remain divided over leadership of the Himalayan nation.

Wednesday was calmer compared to Tuesday, which saw former prime ministers assaulted, a former first lady die from burns after her home was set ablaze, and the finance minister stripped, chased, and beaten. These events led to resignations by the president and prime minister, paving the way for the army to temporarily take control.

When the moment came to select an interim leader, consensus eluded the protesters. Outside the Nepal Army headquarters, shouting broke out between a faction backing former Chief Justice Sushila Karki and another supporting Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah as the youth movement debated fresh leadership.

A follow-up meeting between Nepal Army Chief Ashok Sigdel and the Gen-Z protesters is scheduled for Thursday.

Nepal army dispersed protesters gathered outside the Army HQ after there was no consensus who would be the interim Prime Minister of the Himalayan nation, according to a report by KhabarhubBackers of Sushila Karki faced opposition from backers of Kathmandu mayor Balen Shah who have questioned the selection of Karki, the former Chief Justice of Nepal.Gen-Z movement leaders held a virtual meeting in the morning where they discussed sending 15 representatives to Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and former Chief Justice Sushila Karki.The movement then decided to appoint former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as their interim leader for upcoming discussions.The group emphasized that no youth affiliated with political parties should take part in the leadership talks. Civic activist Karki, who is currently unaffiliated with any party, was chosen to ensure neutrality during negotiations.The leaders are of the opinion that trusted figures should now lead the movement.Some members suggested that leaders should be capable of negotiating with the army and handling compensation for Tuesday’s violence. Nepalis living abroad also joined the Zoom call to share their views, a Khabarhub report said.No further prison breaks were reported as of Wednesday afternoon but Nepali Army opened fire after inmates at Dhading District Prison attempted to escape during an arson attack earlier in the morning. A septuagenarian was killed in the firing and two people are in serious condition. Tribhuvan Airport (TIA) reopened for flights on Wednesday afternoon following a decision by the Airport Security Committee. Takeoff and landing preparations began around 3:30 pm (local time).Nepali Congress on Wednesday urged all sides to exercise restraint, hold dialogue, and maintain unity to resolve the ongoing crisis. General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma called on political actors, security agencies, civil society, media, and the international community to support peace efforts.

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