How Nepal’s Gen Z Revolution Began as New PM Was Elected via Discord

The Nepalese Gen Z have elected their new interim Prime Minister via a Discord vote after a protest and revolution against corruption forced the former Prime Minister, along with other government officials and politicians, to flee the country. The Gen Z–elected Prime Minister has since been recognized by the Nepalese Army and officially sworn in.

So, what led to the Nepal revolution? Let’s start from the beginning. Over two decades ago, Nepal overthrew its monarchy to establish a multi-party system. However, things didn’t get better, as corrupt politicians quickly made their way into power. These politicians built mansions and drove luxury cars while ordinary Nepalese citizens grew poorer and poorer.

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By 2010, Nepalese youths were getting more information from the Internet. They saw the lavish lifestyles of politicians and their children. There was a rising tension as more young people became aware of how corrupt leaders were stealing their future.

Fast forward to August 2025, when a trend called “NEPO Babies” began. Youths compared the extravagant lifestyles of politicians’ children with their own struggles, raising awareness about inequality. This exposé gained widespread traction on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms. Coincidentally, the government imposed a social media ban on September 4th. The problem was that almost all Nepalese families lived outside the main cities, and with social media down, there was no way to communicate with their relatives. The lack of empathy—coupled with the suspicious timing of the ban—sparked calls for peaceful protests.

By September 8th, over 12,000 youths had gathered. However, they were gunned down by police on government orders, leaving 17 dead and hundreds injured. Despite the tragedy, the Nepalese government showed no empathy.

Reddit and Discord soon filled with calls for revenge, and videos teaching protesters how to protect themselves from tear gas circulated widely. By the next protest, even more youths appeared. No one expected what would happen next: by afternoon, one group marched toward the Prime Minister’s residence, while another targeted a politician’s home—burning both. This quickly became a trend, until most of the politicians fled the country.

On September 12th, the youths gathered once again, this time on Discord, to elect their interim Prime Minister—who also became Nepal’s first female Prime Minister.

The most interesting thing about the protest, however, was its decentralization—the youths had no single leader.