'Not Capable Enough To Take Leadership': Nepal Gen Z Leader Says Attempts Being Made To 'Break' Them

Last Updated:September 11, 2025, 14:47 IST

A Gen Z leader, Anil Baniya, stressed that the movement was born out of frustration with the country’s aging political establishment.

The situation escalated when Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's government, which had now resigned, attempted to suppress the social media movement, fueling even greater anger. (AP/File)

As turbulence grows following Nepal’s Gen Z–led movement, young leaders have voiced both their aspirations and limitations while pushing back against attempts to weaken their “unity".

Gen Z leader Diwakar Dangal admitted that the movement’s young faces are not yet ready to assume the country’s top roles. “We are not capable of taking the leadership, and it will take us time to be mature enough to take the leadership. Attempts are being made to break us. Some of the party members have the misconception that they can infiltrate and create a division. This bloodshed is because of you (old leaders). If people start the bloodshed, then they would not survive. We don’t want bloodshed. We want to dissolve the parliament, but not to cancel the constitution," he said.

Another Gen Z leader, Anil Baniya, stressed that the movement was born out of frustration with the country’s ageing political establishment.

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“We did this movement after getting fed up with the old-aged leaders. We had called for a peaceful protest, but the political cadres caused the arson and then vandalised the infrastructure. Through online surveys, the Gen-Z leaders voted for Sushila Karki. We are not trying to change the constitution, but make necessary changes to it. Within 6 months, we will head to the election," Baniya said.

The remarks reflect both the determination and the caution within the Gen Z camp as they navigate growing expectations to shape Nepal’s political transition.

Gen Z Picks Its Leader For Interim Govt

Nepal’s Gen Z–led movement, which has been pushing for anti-corruption reforms and good governance, has entered a critical phase as it takes on a larger role in shaping the country’s political transition.

With Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and former Chief Justice Sushila Karki stepping aside, respected energy sector leader Kulman Ghising has been chosen to head the interim government. Ghising, credited with ending Nepal’s crippling power outages during his tenure at the Nepal Electricity Authority, is widely seen as a figure with integrity and a proven track record. He will guide the interim setup until fresh elections are held.

The announcement of Ghising’s leadership was hailed by Gen Z activists as an “unprecedented success" for their campaign. Reports in Nepali media also note that youth representatives have approached the Army Headquarters, seeking to be included in negotiations over the interim arrangement.

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