Two protests, two elections: How Nepal's Gen Z succeeded where Bangladesh's stumbled
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Nepal's Gen Z protesters successfully brought about change in their government, with many young politicians elected to parliament, whereas Bangladesh's youth movement has yet to gain meaningful power. The difference in outcomes is attributed to Nepal's unique political landscape and the youth movement's ability to resonate with ordinary citizens.
Nepal and Bangladesh recently held elections after protests led by Gen Z. In Nepal, the Rastriya Swatantra Party won by a landslide, sending many young politicians to parliament. The party's leader, Balendra Shah, became the country's prime minister. In contrast, Bangladesh's established parties maintained power, with the youth-led National Citizens' Party performing poorly. Nepalese youth leaders attribute their success to their movement's ability to resonate with citizens and consistency in raising voices for accountability and justice. Analysts point to Nepal's unique political landscape, where no single party has ruled by majority in years, making the RSP a more attractive option.
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