Nepal’s Gen Z threw out old parties. Will it vote for them in key election?

Nepal is set to hold a crucial parliamentary election on March 5, with established parties fighting for votes and legitimacy. Last year's protests, led by Nepal's Gen Z, challenged the old guard of politicians who have dominated the country's politics for two decades. The protests, sparked by a social media ban, turned into a wider uprising over a stagnant economy and corruption, forcing Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign and an interim government to be formed. Young activists remain skeptical about the parties' promises to tackle corruption, with many seeing them as entitled and unresponsive. The election will determine whether these parties can regain power and legitimacy. The outcome is uncertain, with young voters demanding change and a more equitable direction for the country.

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