India, Sept. 10 -- "Nepotism", a term that in India's film industry evokes images of star children gliding effortlessly into films, awards, and headlines while outsiders are left battling closed doors, has taken on a far graver dimension in neighbouring Nepal.

There, fury over the so-called "nepo kids" of powerful politicians has ignited a firestorm of protests, forcing Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign, raging mobs to ransack the homes of leaders and even Parliament itself, and leaving over 20 people dead, among them the wife of a former premier.

Many young people are angry that the children of political leaders seem to enjoy luxury lifestyles and numerous advantages, while most youth struggle to find work.

"Nepo Kid", a social m...