Kathmandu, Oct 24: A Gen Z group held a sit-in at Maitighar today, demanding the organization of a Gen Z central conference in Kathmandu and district-level conferences across the country.
They urged the government to create an enabling environment for this initiative. According to the participants, today’s gathering was meant to demonstrate unity among themselves, emphasizing that they do not tolerate any groupism or divisions within the Gen Z community.
They stated that the incumbent government was born from the sacrifices of martyrs and is expected to protect the hopes, spirit, and the future of the younger generations. Terming the government as their guardian, they added that it should act transparently, highlighting the need for unity and collaboration within the Gen Z community, especially at a time when the nation is facing a crisis.
Addressing the demonstration, participant Madan Karki urged the Gen Z community not to be divided by political identities or groupism. Karki, who was also injured during the recent Gen Z demonstration held on September 8–9, echoed the need for government support to further promote unity among them.
Participants carried placards reading, “Address Gen Z Demands,” “Don’t Forget the Blood of Martyrs”, “Country’s Wound, Our Responsibility”, “Our Responsibility to Address the Dreams of Martyrs,” and “Let’s Not Stay Silent While the Nation Hurts, Let’s Unite,” among others. They also took part in the demonstration with national flags draped over their shoulders.
It is reported that today’s sit-in was organized to create pressure on the government to address the demands of the Gen Z movement.
