Nepal is grappling with an intense political deadlock, facing yet another major crisis. The Gen Z revolution has created a grave situation across the country, severely disrupting the daily lives of its people. Amid political instability and the absence of a new prime minister, the Nepalese army is now controlling the situation. In the midst of this turmoil, the complete collapse of fuel supplies has emerged as another massive challenge for the nation.
The protests, led by Gen Z, turned violent after the government imposed a ban on 26 social media platforms—including Facebook, YouTube, and X—for failing to register under new regulations, sparking widespread outrage over corruption, youth unemployment, and the lavish lifestyles of politicians' families. This led to the partial closure of the India-Nepal border, stranding hundreds of oil tankers and triggering a nationwide fuel shortage. In recent days, young demonstrators had organized large-scale protests against social media restrictions and nepotism, but clashes with security forces resulted in at least 30 deaths and hundreds injured.
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As a consequence of these events, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli's government collapsed, with Oli resigning on September 9, 2025, and fleeing the country alongside several ministers. A nationwide curfew remains in effect, with the army enforcing law and order. Attacks on leaders' homes have further escalated the chaos. The partial border closure with India has intensified the fuel crisis, as essential supplies from Indian depots like those in Siliguri and Raxaul have been halted due to heightened security and protests. In Dang district, curfews and unrest have forced private fuel stations to shut down, leaving residents queuing for hours at government petrol pumps.The crisis is unlikely to ease until the curfew is fully lifted and border conditions return to normal.
Currently, a leadership contest is underway in Nepal, with consensus building around appointing former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister—a move backed by Gen Z protesters for her reputation for integrity and neutrality as Nepal's first female chief justice.In the wake of the unrest, a Delhi Transport Corporation bus en route from Delhi to Kathmandu has been stranded. Officials report that the Delhi government is coordinating with Indian and Nepalese embassies to resolve the situation and ensure passenger safety.