Nepal's Gen Z Group Announces Plans to Form Political Party, Sets Conditions for Election Participation

PTI, KATHMANDU, OCT 19, 2025 : Nepal's Gen Z group on Saturday announced that it will establish a political party but stated that its participation in next year's general election depends on the fulfillment of certain "bottom-line" conditions. Elections in the Himalayan nation are slated to take place on March 5, 2026.

The youth-led group led protests against corruption and a government ban on social media sites last month, which resulted in the ouster of the K.P. Sharma Oli-led government. Led by Miraj Dhungana, one of the leaders of the recent Gen Z movement, the group unveiled its agenda in a press conference here.

They asserted that although they are considering forming a political party to unite the Gen-Z youths, they will not contest the election until their "bottom-line" demands are addressed. The group has been primarily advocating for two key agendas: a directly elected executive system and voting rights for Nepali citizens residing abroad.

According to Dhungana, his group has decided that the formation of a political party is essential to unite the youths associated with the Gen-Z movement. While disclosing their agenda, Dhungana underscored the formation of a citizen-led investigation committee for corruption control and the adoption of a clear policy on economic transformation.

"We will continue to fight for issues like promoting good governance, transparency, and checking corruption. We will not let the sacrifices of Gen-Z youths go in vain," he said, calling for collective commitment and cooperation from all sides in the nation-building task.

He added that they are currently collecting suggestions for an 'appropriate' name for the new party.

Stating that the Himalayan nation's economic development has stagnated due to the increasing exodus of Nepali youths going abroad for employment, he said the past governments should be held responsible for addressing such pressing issues. Talking about his group's position on economic matters, he stressed the need for boosting domestic production.

"We are surrounded by two highly populated neighboring countries with a combined population of three billion; we need to focus our attention on increasing our production, targeting the neighboring markets," he said.