The public overwhelmingly condemns government corruption in Nepal, emphasizing that the protests focus on long-standing systemic injustices rather than merely opposition to a social media ban. There is strong support for youth-led movements demanding accountability and justice, alongside concerns about potential instability resulting from these protests.

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Can you provide a TLDR on the whole situation from someone on the inside for someone completely out if the loop? Or just vomit all the information out and worry about TLDR later

uatme

John Locke wrote in his “Two treaties of Government” that when a government breaks its social trust with the people, acts against the interest of the people and threatens their safety without justifiable cause, the people have a moral right to overthrow that government, be that through force, and install a new one that better serves their interests, the so called “right to revolution”. 

My country, Romania, experienced a revolution with the fall of communism in the early 90’s, along with many other now ex-communist states of Eastern Europe, a revolution that began similarly to your own, with students protesting, and the military opening fire on them. After a brutal fight and many lives lost, we captured our dictators, Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife, put them through a half hour show trial after which they were executed.  Ours was the only violent revolution of the ex communist block of Europe. What I would like to see happen to Nepal is not what happened to our dictators, if possible, the people that caused your people’s suffering should be captured and judged so that they could be punished accordingly. Violent revolution is not always necessary, and innocent people may be caught in the crossfire. 

It is a long battle, my country still struggles with corruption to this day, many of the ex communist elite continued ruling the country even after the revolution, many of them were elected by us.

Stay strong and hopeful, be careful and wary of the new people who wish to gain power now, this is a very important period for your country, change for the better may be costly. I wish you well.

adithegman

How did it spread throughout the country? I am Hungarian we desperatly need regime change, but many people are too aphatetic :( How do we change the attitude of the country side?

HearingDifficult7143

why would they ban Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp?  just for control of what content people are sharing?

sherpes

How do you feel about some of the protesters using the one piece flag like the protesters in Indonesia?

JLNX1998

Your government seems to have essentially dissolved, who do you think will be next in power?

Historically, power vacuums have generally not resulted in better regimes.

boudamtim

A sad state of affairs. Do you think your country will ever stabilise?

UniversalFailure5

Are there any current front runners for the succession, or is it too soon to tell?

meri471

Some people on Social media are of the opinion that these protests are non organic and could be the work of a foreign govt, what’s your opinion on that?

Ftn1993

Has the military taken care of those thugs with guns that were terrorising civilians?

iluvmylife_94

is there a chance that Nepal may slip into a dictatorship because of the current lack of leadership? Or maybe something like a coup from the army (like Pakistan)? Or maybe a puppet government controlled by a superpower (kinda like Bangladesh under yunus)?         

if any of these happen, what will be your expectations from the public? and what is your subjective opinion of the power dynamics and the future leadership of Nepal? (i am thinking that the puppet government thing is possible because the leader expected to be the next PM of nepal is in contact with the US)

Professional_Job_386

What are your thoughts on emigration?
Where does youth migrate to?
I am from Croatia and we have around 50 000 nepalis working here.

NajNovijiNick

Wasn't the wife of the prime minster or something burned alive?

blaze92x45

Is the protest just in Kathmandu, or is it nationwide? Are you hoping for a huge peaceful protest in a few days?

Deja-Vuz

What sparked the people's anger? What do you think of the previous regime? Did the military side with you? Had they tried this before? Who were the regime's allies?

OddWriting2998

Before this happened, I was thinking about traveling to Nepal in late September and staying for around a month, as a digital nomad. Do you advise against this? I still haven't read much about the situation so I haven't made up my mind, and I don't know if it looks like there could be real, dangerous instability (I mean widespread violence, a coup d'etat, stuff like that).

jvjjjvvv

What is mass media like there? Is it controlled by the former government, or independent?

charcoalist

Is anyone worried that China will use this chance to strengthen its grip on Nepal? They see Nepal as part of their country and are currently trying to force their pick for the next Dalai Lama next door in Tibet to bring them under Chinese rule too.

This is a great opportunity for China to expand it's control in the area.

dumdub

Is there perhaps any trusted figure or group within Nepal who could actually convince all sides to step back and restart the democratic process?

popicebyyui

Why is it turning so violent? Do you think burning the country will down will improve the situation?

reaper___007

# Why Russia has recruited as many as 15,000 Nepalis to fight its war in Ukraine?!

Are you that stupid Nepal?!

 Nepal, you deserve everything wrong in this World to happen to your country for being on the wrong side of history!

Grand-Glove-9985

There’s a book called Persepolis, it tells the story of how the author experienced the Iranian revolution when she was a child. There’s a part of the book that explains how after the shah (the king) was overthrown, even though students, liberals and left leaning intellectuals were among the most outspoken and influential people of the revolution, it was the Islamic church that outmaneuvered them, took advantage of the vacuum of power left, rigged the elections, and turn Iran into what it is today. So the books it’s a cautionary tail of how revolutions are the perfect opportunity for fanatics and corrupts to seize power. 
Do you fear something like that might happen? Is there any kind of organization or group that might take advantage of this whole situation and seize power once the chaos is over?

Ok-Escape-5665

You said Maoist took control in 2008, but that it was a democracy? Doesn't that mean it wasn't maoist, am I missing something?

GNTsquid0

How did September 8 come about as the exact tipping point? Who organised or called for a protest on that day? This seems to have escalated really quick after that, but how did that happen in the first place?

Careless-Interview66

Is it true that the protests are orchestrated by the Chinese and that they are planning of taking over Nepal through their puppets?

NoHippo3481

So after this overthrow , what ever is going to come to power is not going to do anything much.  Just like Bangladesh.. do you realize this ? Whose hand is behind this US , China or India or Pakistan?

Fine-Weekend8405

Didn't people keep voting in these officials that were corrupt?


Why did they keep getting elected?

JohnHazardWandering

Wasn’t the ban because Nepal govt wanted social media companies to register. And those that didn’t comply were banned. If I am not wrong Tik tok is still available because they registered?

Certain_Outside_9391

What was the cause of burning? I hope you don't fall into the smiley face of the military. 

I hope you people are being really careful with them. 

In Indonesia, they have been posing as the nice guy, being the middleman between people and the police and calming people during the day
 but they're playing both sides. 

Intel from the military provoked people to burn things and create chaos or making the protest look bad. They operate at night after the real protestors went home, took off their uniforms and burning shit or provoking the remaining people to run amok.

They tried to impose martial law to gain control. Fortunately, that doesn't happen. 

Just be careful for them, they're usually equally disgusting. But hopefully your military people is better tho. 

I am hoping for the best outcome for you 
 kind people of Nepal.

PanakBiyuDiKedaton

Do you think things will change for the better?

Also how the youth ever could pull such a move to overthrow a regime? Is Nepali regime actually so fucking weak and incompetent or your spirit is strong? Are the fighters armed?

I wish good luck for you and your country either way, as an Iranian, my country need a regime change too, because it's rotten and evil to the core.

Stardust_Monkey

are you afraid army will take over the country. what do you think will happen to the previous people in the government. and how are the job opportunities there

dampmyback

I don't know much about Nepal except I know elite soldiers, Gurka, are from Nepal.
Are they involved with this situation?

montra9

Now army is taking over... Do you think the upcoming government will be any better or how sure are you of your army not taking the country over forever???

Apprehensive-Iron-85

Did you encounter heavy military resistance? Did the government send troops to kill you?

Is the army on the streets fighting against you?

Difficult_Pop8262

* Favorite food/best beverage?
* Music &amp; pony preferences?
* Bong or pipe?

PUBLIQclopAccountant

Are all flights cancelled in and out of the country?

Massive_Walrus_4003

Killing ministers, destroying public properties, breaking criminals from prison is not successful overthrown. This is just anarchy. We pay for all those destruction. There is no security forces in the country right now. All we did was visualize the exact reason why we are not developed. Its not just politicians it's
 people who voted for them and lack of individual responsibility and mortality. No matter the regime we are gonna be the same.

monk_killer


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Can you provide a TLDR on the whole situation from someone on the inside for someone completely out if the loop? Or just vomit all the information out and worry about TLDR later|Our country has been struggling for a long time.  We once had a monarchy, but in 2001 the royal family was massacred. Power was then taken by the king’s cousin, who was later overthrown in 2008. Around that time, the Maoists, who had been waging a civil war, gained support during the 2006/07 people’s movement. Many believed that bringing them into power would create a new Nepal with real development.  But after democracy was established in 2008, ordinary people slowly began to feel betrayed and neglected. Between 2008 and 2025, we’ve seen more than 10 governments rise and fall, yet it’s always the same 3–4 ministers rotating in power. Meanwhile, there was little to no progress in people’s lives.  From 2022 onward, protests began demanding, “Where is the development?” In 2024/25, the former king re-emerged, asking for support to rebuild the nation. Pro-monarchy protests happened, but mostly with older people (30+) and a few young faces. After some protesters were killed and organizers jailed, those movements faded.  The government learned from that episode: propaganda spread through TikTok and Facebook. So, they drafted laws to force compliance from tech companies or face bans. TikTok was banned first, then later complied.  In 2025, things escalated again. A viral trend exposed “nepo babies” children of ministers flaunting wealth on Instagram: Gucci clothes, luxury cars, and weekly foreign trips. For ordinary Nepalese struggling with poverty and stagnation, this was unbearable.  By September, the government banned social media entirely. But by then, plans for a Gen Z-led protest were already underway.  September 8 was supposed to be different. It was meant to be a peaceful turning point, the moment when the youngest generation of Nepal, school kids and college students, finally stood up and asked for accountability. Parents sent their children out with hope, believing that maybe this march for justice would force the government to listen and bring change for the common people. Students as young as 8, wearing their school uniforms, joined the protest peacefully.  Instead, the government responded by deliberately killing students. That shattered whatever faith remained.  On September 9, fury erupted. Protestors stormed parliament, killed the officials responsible for the shootings, burned ex-PMs’ homes, beat and chased down ministers, and destroyed the colonies where corrupt elites lived. It turned into a full-scale overthrow of the government.   TL;DR:  Nepal shifted from monarchy to democracy, but ordinary people felt betrayed and neglected due to no development.  10+ govts since 2008, same ministers recycling power.  Protests from 2022 onwards grew, monarchy talk revived but suppressed.  Viral trends exposed corrupt ministers’ kids flaunting luxury lives on Instagram.  Sept 8: Peaceful protest led entirely by students (ages 8–20). Parents hoped their kids’ march would bring justice. Govt killed them.  Sept 9: Anger exploded parliament burned, corrupt leaders attacked, regime overthrown.   Edit : removed impression of good monarchy|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/1ncqh80/im_from_nepal_my_country_is_currently/ndb356a/)
John Locke wrote in his “Two treaties of Government” that when a government breaks its social trust with the people, acts against the interest of the people and threatens their safety without justifiable cause, the people have a moral right to overthrow that government, be that through force, and install a new one that better serves their interests, the so called “right to revolution”.  My country, Romania, experienced a revolution with the fall of communism in the early 90’s, along with many other now ex-communist states of Eastern Europe, a revolution that began similarly to your own, with students protesting, and the military opening fire on them. After a brutal fight and many lives lost, we captured our dictators, Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife, put them through a half hour show trial after which they were executed.  Ours was the only violent revolution of the ex communist block of Europe. What I would like to see happen to Nepal is not what happened to our dictators, if possible, the people that caused your people’s suffering should be captured and judged so that they could be punished accordingly. Violent revolution is not always necessary, and innocent people may be caught in the crossfire.  It is a long battle, my country still struggles with corruption to this day, many of the ex communist elite continued ruling the country even after the revolution, many of them were elected by us.  Stay strong and hopeful, be careful and wary of the new people who wish to gain power now, this is a very important period for your country, change for the better may be costly. I wish you well.|Thank you for sharing your story it really helps put things in perspective. Yes, we are fully aware that unwanted or opportunistic people could try to take advantage of this situation and position themselves as leaders. Some of them are already trying, but we are watching closely and will not let them succeed. This is a critical moment for our country, and we want real change for the people, not for a few individuals seeking power.|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/1ncqh80/im_from_nepal_my_country_is_currently/ndb6v45/)
How did it spread throughout the country? I am Hungarian we desperatly need regime change, but many people are too aphatetic :( How do we change the attitude of the country side?|The main reason the protests spread across the country was because the younger generation was so fed up. Even before September 8, we agreed that this shouldn’t just be a Kathmandu protest  it needed to happen in all cities so that everyone could wake up and make their voices heard. Social media, online communities, and word of mouth helped coordinate the protests nationwide, turning individual frustration into a collective movement.  For more context, I’ve summarized the situation here: \[Summary Comment\](https://www.reddit.com/r/AMA/s/KfjBUb0Gic)|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/1ncqh80/im_from_nepal_my_country_is_currently/ndb71eg/)
why would they ban Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp?  just for control of what content people are sharing?|The bill basically gave the government the power to delete or block anything they didn’t like especially anti-government posts. It wasn’t about safety, it was about control. They wanted people to only see what they wanted, while silencing anything that exposed corruption or questioned their power.|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/1ncqh80/im_from_nepal_my_country_is_currently/ndb5u8i/)
How do you feel about some of the protesters using the one piece flag like the protesters in Indonesia?|I don’t really have much to say about it directly, but honestly it’s probably a good thing. In moments like this, symbolism matters it gives people something to unite around. Whether it’s a flag, a chant, or even a pop culture reference, it helps turn individual anger into a collective movement|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/1ncqh80/im_from_nepal_my_country_is_currently/ndb41lz/)
Your government seems to have essentially dissolved, who do you think will be next in power?  Historically, power vacuums have generally not resulted in better regimes.|**We are all thinking about that right now. There are a few leaders and individuals we hope might be suitable, but it is still too soon to tell who will come to power.**|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/1ncqh80/im_from_nepal_my_country_is_currently/ndbewxz/)
A sad state of affairs. Do you think your country will ever stabilise?|I can’t predict the future, but what I can say is that all of us just want a stable, corruption-free government. That’s the only hope people here are holding on to.|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/1ncqh80/im_from_nepal_my_country_is_currently/ndb6dyl/)
Are there any current front runners for the succession, or is it too soon to tell?|People do have hopes in a few individuals and leaders, but it’s still too soon to tell. Right now, there is no functioning government, and the army has been deployed nationwide for the protection of the people since law and order have essentially collapsed. By tomorrow we should have a clearer idea of who might take charge.|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/1ncqh80/im_from_nepal_my_country_is_currently/ndb64kx/)
Is the protest just in Kathmandu, or is it nationwide? Are you hoping for a huge peaceful protest in a few days?|The protest was nationwide. It started on September 8 and turned brutal that day. On September 9, the government was overthrown and some officials resigned. Tomorrow morning, we are planning peaceful activities, where people will come together to think about rebuilding the nation. We will also see what happens next and who will take charge of running the country|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/1ncqh80/im_from_nepal_my_country_is_currently/ndbn81z/)
Are any of you using Bitcoin ?|Bitcoin and any form of cryptocurrency is banned in Nepal.|[Here](/r/AMA/comments/1ncqh80/im_from_nepal_my_country_is_currently/ndbkcok/)

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ama_compiler_bot

was that the finance minister who was being beaten while running across a river? if yes why did he get so brutal punishment?

Careless-Rate5156

DA2710

I applaud your countrymen and women for having the bravery to take a stand against what they feel is wrong. I am from the UK and I wish my fellow countrymen would do the same thing. I was in the British Army, and have massive respect for the people of your land. Warriors.

Connor1642

Are the banned social media available already?

DmSurfingReddit

I'm from Sri Lanka so we went through something roughly similar though I believe the situation in Nepal is a lot more extreme. How are you feeling about stability in the country moving forward? With regards to who will take over the government next? Is there hope of a better future ahead among nepalis? Hope you are all keeping well - if there's anything the protests here in Sri Lanka and in Nepal have shown, it's that unfortunately, until a corrupt government is faced with violence they will never change; while I don't condone violence, it really seems to be the only way to bring real change. Stay strong and hope for a brighter future ahead for Nepal!!!

PepperAcrobatic7559

Do people want Monarchy back? Was it better during that time?

Mundane-Original-335

We had a similar scenario in 2012-13, however non-violent in India.

Anna Hazare brought people together to fight the government and corruption. I believe lot of them had good intentions.

Later it turned out the government which replaced previous one is even more corrupt and also violent.

Anna Hazare's "revolution" turned out to be clear ploy, because he has literally never spoken up against current government.

The politicians who were accused of corruption in 2012-13 were all released later, the successive government which promised corruption free India did nothing.

It matters a lot who you choose post revolution. All the best to you guys. Hope things get better.

Scientifichuman

How exactly does physical action like this start and how did you people get access to the corrupt politicians? I've seen the videos of the finance minister being dragged through the street but I'm wondering how he even got there in the first place. In my country such people would be guarded and anyone touching them would be shot. Did the military side with the protesters?

Legs_With_Snake

History had taught us that most of the new leaders after a revolt are sometimes much worse than the deposed. CHOOSE YOUR NEW LEADERS WISELY. Choose leaders that are for full accountability and transparency.

Prestigious_Storm971

Do you know what is happening in Serbia and your opinion about that?

anhedonia106

Revolutions rarely end well for the people, Iran and Cuba are prime examples. The government coming to power will make sure this does not happen again.

_baap_re_baap_

Thanks for your insight. But what will the dawn bring?

Power is a huge temptation for many. Just hope Nepalese get a good outcome... 🙏🙏

S_K_Sharma_

I don't have a question as such, but I'm really impressed by the quality of your answers. 

I wish you the best, stay safe 🙏🏻

UrsulaSpelunking

All nepalese people should be extremely proud of their youth.

Yeah yeah, They're young and dumb, They may not have experience in the ways of the world. But they have passion and love for their country that hasn't yet been beaten down.

They are using technology to learn and communicate about corruption and greed within their country, And they collectively decided to do something about it.

We will see lots of disinformation and misinformation about Nepal (If any news whatsoever) because this kind of movement really TERRIFIES the establishment.

Long Live the Revolution!

Now comes the hard part!

Feeling-Parking-7866

Not much to ask, but wishing you well. I hope that everything change for the better.

Ragadast335

let's hope its not the military that takes over the power vacuum...

snokegsxr

thank you bro.
for spreading this news.
your Nepalese bro.

wealth_of_nation

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Hi Im half Nepali so I have some context. But I haven't ever lived there, I just visit relatives every couple of years. Is this really any different than the Maoist entering government (the end of the civil war), or the removal of the royal family from it? Do you really think after this settles down and we have a new coalition the people in charge will be any better? I dont really think so.....

nelsie8

Honestly do you think the vacuum of power won’t be filled with inexperienced idealists or self interested parties? Idk, seems naive. I can’t think of a single country where normal people’s everyday lives got better by overthrowing the government. But I can’t think of like 100 where the existing elites won or it was take. Over by idiots who made things work. 


Good luck though

InsomniaTroll

Can you come remove our president in the U.S. please?

jgab145

Thank you for sharing your story. I’m on the other side of the planet, but your story sounds very familiar.  I hope whatever happens next is better than what has happened so far.  

I’m curious, what is the mood like over there? Are people scared? Or is there like a point where you have suffered so much you can’t be afraid anymore?

Magnolia256

was it worth the price of lives that were lost? are you really gonna get a better gov or will it be another version of what you had. seems like a lot of these “revolutions” lately are done for wrong reasons and regular people were used to achieve somebody else’s goals

covex_d

I’m very sorry for the people of Nepal. I hope that people can find non violent ways to protest. I realize that people are angry and frustrated. 
I am booked for a Nepal trek in the next few weeks. Do you think I should seriously consider looking at plan b?  
Thanks. 

Sorry_Maintenance_54

So what's next for you? Who do you want to see in government? And do you still believe things will be better after new government? If not do you want to change anything in particular in the constitution to prevent the past incompetence or corruption from happening?

binge_readre

Appropriate_Web1608

Do you see anyone behind the scenes benefiting now? Future A peaceful government or a caretaker government ruled by the military? I hear protesters have taken guns to arm themselves? Is there a chance your country could become a Bangladesh version?

Ambitious-Fan-9831

What do you think about a point that those protests are fueled outside of the country to remove current PM? 

West did that many times in many countries (Ukraine comes to mind), so it won't be surpising to find Nepal being the next victim.

FlyistheLimit

What fundemental changes do Nepal need to prevent the next governement from becoming the same corrupt one as the previous one? Kudos for your bravery and you guys are such an inspiration. Sending my love and support from China.

orgnizingxxxxlife

My little brother just left your country last week after volunteering in a school near Pokhara for 3 months and he had a great time. I hope your country stabilizes and that you find a fair government to take over 🙏

Ok_Panic1066

I realise this is a very difficult question to answer with any degree of certainty, but do you think the next government, whatever it will turn out to look like, will be better? Or will the cycle just repeat?

MrPresidentBanana

Not a question but we also have "nepo babies" in the Philippines and they already left the country. It's frustrating. They can leave anytime they want since they stole billions of taxpayer's money

Cool-Conclusion4685

What Nepal needs is more tools for the involvement from the youth and population in politics, as well as accountability for politicians, both of which were lacking in the previous administration

Ghaenor

Gen Z? Those people?

https://preview.redd.it/weju1lrmsdof1.jpeg?width=625&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=71fd1743d15e69033f8594b28c5bb9f3d6f3d665

Exciting_Intention86

curious to see what would happen if social media got cut off in America

IGB_Lo

Banning social media isn't just censorship. It's isolationist, cutting your entire population off from the outside world. Might have worked when social media was new, but now the world has been connected for so long that if you take it away, its a form of intellectual and social abuse.

Pair_The_Board

Their government banned social media. I think the greater takeaway from this is what a generation of poor people will do if you suddenly take away their addiction to social media.

PeaceJoy4EVER

This looks like more of a revolution. And those people did it in two days

We had enough of monopoly-tyranny, here I stand with GenZ

Proper_Still_4623

why are you bending the narrative ,everyone knows its about corruption

Nice_Conversation711

Russians can learn from Nepal how overthrow!

donpedrovs

Is gen z a name of the group or are they calling it that bc they’re in that cohort

eyesmart1776

This is the only language politicians truly understand. It’s the only way to change laws immediately.

Bluedaddy420

In all seriousness... I'm holding back don't take my iPad away jokes.   Would this have a impact on economy? I know a general internet cut in India recently crippled every day life.  People could not buy things at all.

stargazer4272

A smarter move would have been to take control of social media instead of banning it.

DaimonHans

Thin-Competition3018

I can with full confidence say that social media in the USA will not be banned. Our president uses it alot

awkward-zebra-

  There is another war that Trump can stop. That will be 8!

Shag1166

"Crisis", nah fam. They're doing better than they were before being slaves to these fucking politicians. This is how you deal with authoritarianism.

Jolly_Mongoose_8800

NedrojThe9000Hands

Also, they open fired on people. This ain't about the social media ban but the government openly displaying their corruption by killing children.

Kinda funny that other atrocities happen , maybe a small protest or riot,  take away social media, and all hell breaks loose.  I dunno seems kinda wrong.

Seems like the more I read into this.. it really isn't all just about social media,  something about kids getting executed in class and news reporters not reporting it accurately.

cybercry_

Trying to read captions with all the bottoms of the letters faded away.... just why?

Fuck that font.

ziggytrix

No_Profit01

Efficient-Two-5667

This is what *SHOULD* be happening in America. You need to make this level of noise to be heard

_Figaro

Take heed globalists........ imagine the planet rising up against corruption!

phantomnomadic

This is after a top official returned from a trip to China to learn about their great firewall of China. Turns out what worked on Chinese doesn't work on other people...

calaeno0824

Equal-Click751

Guess they should have banned social media prior to the leaderships kids posting pics of their extreme wealth and privilege. One kid was standing by a Christmas tree made by stacking Louie Vuitton boxes with each box cost more than an average yearly income.

GreatPhase7351

MrZmith77

To quote Nancy Pelosi ' what a beautiful sight'

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