Political chaos in Nepal continues to escalate as angry youth-led protesters refuse to leave the streets, demanding complete dissolution of Parliament, resignations from all MPs, and suspension of officers who ordered police firing. They also insist on the formation of an interim government to hold fresh elections. Protests have turned violent across the country, with Parliament, ministers’ homes, and public properties set ablaze. Finance Minister Bishnu Thapa was publicly beaten, and videos of the incident are now going viral. Rumors of President Ramchandra Paudel’s resignation have surfaced, but no official confirmation has been issued. The army has taken control of the Presidential residence for security. Amidst the unrest, popular youth figure Bal Shah posted on Facebook urging protesters to return home, claiming the movement’s goals have been achieved. However, the protests continue. Analysts warn that while this appears to be an organic youth uprising, the structure and ideology resemble foreign-inspired Color Revolutions. Some question whether deeper foreign influences are at play. Nepal stands at a critical juncture — caught between democratic collapse and a new generation’s demand for change.
