00:00hello everyone did you see the headlines about massive gen z-led protests in nepal
00:13the prime minister just resigned what's going on there exactly i saw too deepak not sure what's the
00:20full story but it clearly shook the country let's break it down step by step so it's easy to follow
00:26all right start from the beginning why did people start protesting it began with a social media ban
00:33the government tried to regulate platforms like facebook whatsapp x and youtube but people saw it
00:42as blatant censorship especially youth whose world revolves around these apps that move lit the spark
00:50but protests can't be just about social media can they no they quickly became an outlet for deeper
00:57anger corruption weak governance economic stagnation and lack of hope youth wanted accountability
01:04the iconic straw hat flag borrowed from anime became a symbol of rebellion and unity things
01:11turned violent didn't they didn't people die sadly yes police clashed with protesters using tear gas and
01:19even live bullets 19 people died hundreds were injured homes of top leaders including the president
01:26and home minister were set on fire katmando was placed under curfew the social media ban was said
01:34to be aimed at tackling fake news controlling hate campaigns and reducing online fraud while the
01:41intentions were good the method chosen to implement it was not practical and this is what made the pm resign
01:48exactly the pressure became unbearable the social media ban was lifted but the unrest continued
01:55the prime minister kpioli along with the home minister stepped down he announced investigations
02:02and compensation but ultimately had to resign this seems like more than a moment it feels like a turning
02:09point absolutely gen z has shown that they won't be silent they demand transparency and change
02:15nepal's future may very well rest on how the next government responds viewers what do you think can
02:22youth-led movements bring lasting change comment below like share and subscribe to truth and trends for
02:29more global stories explain simply until next time stay curious stay informed jay hind
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