India, Dec. 28 -- Nepal witnessed a political turmoil in 2025 as massive street protests led by Gen Z against corruption, nepotism, and a social media ban escalated into violence, ultimately leading to the ouster of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's coalition Government.

The political turbulence in September led to former Chief Justice Sushila Karki taking the oath as Nepal's first woman prime minister, albeit for an interim Government. She promptly announced that fresh elections would be held on March 5, 2026, a year ahead of the scheduled 2027.

Weeks before the violent protests, the atmosphere was simmering with online campaigns targeting the "Nepo babes" or "Nepo kids" - children of political elites flaunting lavish lifestyles allegedly...