Gen Z Protest Over Social Media Ban in Nepal: Thousands Protest in Kathmandu After Government Blocks Major Social Media Platforms, PM K P Sharma Oli Defends Decision (Watch Videos)
Nepal is witnessing widespread protests in Kathmandu following the government’s ban on major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn, due to unregistered operations. Prime Minister Oli said, ’We are not against platforms or social networks, we are against lawlessness, arrogance, and belittling our country.’
Nepal is facing unrest as mass protests sweep across Kathmandu. As per reports, thousands of people have taken to the streets over the Government’s recent decision to ban major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and more. The ban, which was imposed last week in Nepal, comes after these platforms reportedly operated without registration. Protests in Kathmandu reportedly turned violent, leading to clashes between police and demonstrators. Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli reportedly responded and said, "I hear of a planned 'Gen Z rebellion. We are not against platforms or social networks, we are against lawlessness, arrogance, and belittling our country." Nepal Social Media Ban: Government Bans Social Media Platforms Including Facebook, Instagram, X for Operating Without Registration.
Thousands of People Protest in Kathmandu Against Social Media Ban in Nepal
#WATCH | Nepal: Thousands of people protest in Kathmandu against the ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media sites, leading to clashes between police and protesters. pic.twitter.com/klrP1HRJQd
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2025
Thousands of People Stage Massive Protest in Kathmandu Against the Ban on Social Media Sites
#WATCH | Nepal: Thousands of people stage massive protest in Kathmandu against the ban on social media sites, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and others. pic.twitter.com/sJWDaIoRhB
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2025
Protest Turned Violent in Kathmandu
#WATCH | Nepal | Protest turned violent in Kathmandu as people staged a massive protest against the ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media sites, leading to clashes between police and protesters. pic.twitter.com/YWNj3R0wUG
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2025
Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli Says, 'I Hear of a Planned Gen Z Rebellion’
Watch: Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli says, "...I hear of a planned 'Gen Z rebellion.' We are not against platforms or social networks, we are against lawlessness, arrogance, and belittling our country. For a year, we told social networks: register under Nepal’s law, pay taxes, and be… pic.twitter.com/dPHK13kBE8
— IANS (@ians_india) September 8, 2025
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