Nepal in Crisis | Saibal Dasgupta and Dr. Pramod Jaiswal

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By Saibal Dasgupta

September 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM IST

Kathmandu is burning. The President’s house set on fire, the Prime Minister resigns, and Gen Z takes over Nepal’s streets. In this exclusive interview, Dr. Pramod Jaiswal, Research Director, Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement, explains the roots of the protests, the youth-led movement against corruption, the collapse of leadership, and the uncertain road ahead.


What triggered Nepal’s protests?
Why Gen Z is rejecting political parties
The role of the military and opposition
India and China’s influence in Nepal
Will Nepal see real change or history repeat itself?