Nepal is going through a deadly uprising being led by youths of the country who began to protest against the ban on 26 social media platforms and a number of alleged corruption under the KP Sharma Oli government in the country. The social media ban included Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and X. Though the ban was lifted late on Monday night, the protesters didn’t turn back.
The demonstration only intensified with protesters torching the parliament building, houses of the president and other ministers and the private residence of the PM Oli. He called an all-party meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, but as other ministers stepped down over handling of the agitation, Oli resigned as the Nepal PM. Oli earlier, blamed “unwanted elements” for infiltrating the protests, insisting the ban was never about censorship but about “regulation”.
Kathmandu, Nepal: Thick smoke was seen rising from Nepal's Parliament during protests against the deaths in police firing pic.twitter.com/oIIDqmtrw1
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Amid all this, one name has made headlines – Sudan Gurung. The activist and head of an NGO which spearheaded the protest, and led to the collapse of the Oli government in Nepal.
Who is Sudan Gurung?
36-year-old Sudan Gurung is an activist and president of a youth-led NGO, Hami Nepal. According to reports, it is the agitation of this very NGO that transformed into a massive civic movement. On Instagram, the group has shared posts of various rallies and requests like urging students to wear school uniforms and carry books, turning demonstrations into a symbol of peaceful resistance.
He describes himself as a philanthropist who has been working for a decade to provide relief during disasters. His work, as per the reports, includes collaborating with fundraisers for donations to distribute during emergencies among communities hit by earthquakes, floods and landslides.
The NGO, Hami Nepal used social media to circulate protest routes and safety instructions for September 8.
How is Sudan Gurun connected to Gen-Z protesters?
Sudan joined the activities to help others after going through pain in his personal life. According to The Annapurna Express, he lost his child during an earthquake, an event that changed everything.
From a normal activist, he became an organiser supporting people during relief efforts at the time of disasters like flood, landslides or earthquakes.
As the protests increased, a campaign called “Nepo Kid” went viral with the new generation calling for a complete shift in the way the government works. Gurung used digital age technology to stay connected with these youth on a number of issues, ultimately leading the protest against the government.
And this simple protest turned into a mass movement following the ban on social media.