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Nepal GenZ Protest: Nepal has once again been thrust into turmoil as a fresh wave of Gen Z–led protests erupted in Bara district, forcing authorities to impose a curfew following violent clashes with cadres of the CPN-UML party. The confrontation began around 11 am at Simara Chowk, where large groups of youths, identifying themselves as part of the “Gen Z movement”, assembled to demand action over a previous day’s clash with UML supporters.

As the crowd grew, police used force to disperse protesters and later fired multiple rounds of teargas near Simara Airport after tensions escalated. Owing to the intensity of the clashes, airport operations were temporarily halted, causing disruption to flights and raising safety concerns in the region. Authorities then imposed a curfew from 1 pm to 8 pm local time in an attempt to regain control of the streets. “Curfew has been reimposed following the clash with the police to bring the situation under control,” Assistant Chief District Officer Chhabiraman Subedi told ANI.

This marks the second consecutive day of unrest in Bara, which borders India’s Bihar state. Thursday’s protests followed violent confrontations on Wednesday that left six Gen Z supporters injured.

Protesters Demand Action and Accountability

At the heart of the protesters’ anger is their allegation that police have failed to arrest the individuals named in their complaint regarding Wednesday’s violence. Six UML cadres were accused in the incident at Simara Chowk, but protesters say no arrests have been made.

“The situation is normal… No one was severely injured,” Nepal Police spokesperson Abi Narayan Kafle told AFP, attempting to downplay the gravity of the clashes.

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Prime Minister Appeals For Calm Ahead Of Elections

Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, appointed after the deadly September uprising, issued a public appeal for calm. Karki urged all political actors to avoid “unwanted political provocation” and emphasised the need to safeguard Nepal’s fragile democratic process ahead of the March 5, 2026 general elections.

In a statement, she said she had instructed security agencies to maintain peace “with utmost restraint,” stressing the importance of ensuring the safe movement of political leaders.

Karki also met with representatives from over 110 political parties, saying, “We want this country to be in the hands of a new generation and to be managed by people with vision.” The resurging protests come just months after the massive Gen Z–led demonstrations in September, during which at least 76 people were killed. 

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