Nepal’s President Urge Youths to Shape Nation’s Democratic Future

A meeting was held between President Ram Chandra Poudel, Prime Minister Sushila Karki and Gen-Z movement representatives on Thursday. The meeting at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas centered on the aftermath of the Gen-Z movement and various demands raised by its Gen-Z leaders.

The meeting earlier was adjourned due to the President’s sudden illness. At the meeting, President Paudel called on Gen-Z groups to contribute to the successful conduct of the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election, scheduled for March 5, 2026, and to help set a new chapter in Nepal’s democratic history.

President’s Press Advisor Kiran Pokharel said Head of State encouraged young activists to actively consider their roles in the future House of Representatives. He expressed hope that the upcoming election would bring forth candidates dedicated to justice, good governance, and the nation’s progress.

In response, Gen-Z representatives clarified that their movement stands for social and economic justice, and is not against the Constitution, democracy, federalism or inclusion. The Gen Z representatives reaffirmed their commitment to participating in and facilitating the upcoming election, stressing that their demands must be addressed by validating the movement to create an atmosphere conducive to a fair and inclusive electoral process.

Those present at the meeting from the Gen-Z community included Madan Karki, Monika Niraula, Bhoj Bikram Thapa, Shiva Yadav, Uparjun Chamling, Nikunja Bhandari, Rijan Rana, Bablu Gupta, Ojaswiraj Thapa, Purushotam Yadav, Aditya Acharya, Khemraj Saud, Apsana Banu, Pradip Pandey, Gunjan Shah Thakuri and Dhiraj Joshi.