International Journal of History

Author(s): Rakesh Mohan Nautiyal, Amit Chamoli and Pankaj Pandey

Abstract: After Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, on 8 September 2025, the gen-z youth of Nepal revolted against the government. As a result, many youths were injured and some were killed. Due to the government's action against internet media, the entire Nepal was on fire. To suppress the voice of the revolt, the Auli government's recommendation to seek army's help proved to be insufficient. As a result, the Army Chief clearly expressed his disagreement in handling the situation until the resignation of Nepal's Prime Minister. The special thing is that this revolt was represented by the youth of Nepal, which is known as Nepal's young generation gen-z revolt. It is revolting against the government in a very aggressive manner; Nepal's Parliament, Rashtrapati Bhavan, ministerial residences etc. have been set on fire. From Nepal's Foreign Minister to Finance Minister, everyone has been beaten up on the streets. Prime Minister K.P. Even after Auli's resignation, Nepal is burning and government properties are being looted and many properties have been burnt. Due to this rebellion in Nepal, all the ministers are eager to leave the country. It is difficult to say in which direction Nepal will move in this environment of anarchy. However, the rebellion of Nepal's youth is a warning for the whole world, the whole world cannot play with the feelings of the youth nor can suppress their rights, this is the time of change but anarchy can come as a challenge for any country, from which it will be difficult to recover in the future. Nepal's parliament has been dissolved and efforts are on for permanent peace. The present government is facing challenges which will be difficult to overcome and to live up to the expectations of Gen-Z. How the rebellion of Gen-Z takes Nepal towards change will be known only after the formation of the new government. The paper examines the insurgency in Nepal, highlighting the aggressive nature of the Gen-Z population in Nepal against the government. The paper also focuses on the deep ties between India and Nepal and China's policies, highlighting how the current situation could alter Nepal's relations with India. The paper also draws attention to how China is pursuing its interests in Nepal through its policies and how China might exploit the current situation in Nepal. Nepal's internal problems are not just domestic issues but pose direct security, economic, and strategic challenges for India. Persistent political instability has provided China with an opportunity to expand its influence in Nepal, transforming Nepal from a traditional "buffer state" into a complex "geopolitical crossroads" between India and China.

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