Kathmandu,Nepal – Nepal is in turmoil following weeks of youth-led protests against government corruption and economic stagnation. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is poised to become the interim prime minister, tasked with leading the country towards fresh elections within six months.

The protests, ignited by a government ban on social media platforms, escalated dramatically, resulting in widespread unrest and a tragic loss of life.At least 51 people have been killed, including 21 protesters, according to official reports.

“We need a young leader now. We are looking for change.Time is up for these old leaders. We don’t need them. We need the youth.”

the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and the ongoing negotiations between Karki and President Ram Chandra Poudel signal a potential turning point for the nation.

“We are really in a state of confusion,as we don’t really know what is happening at the moment or where the direction the country will go in,as most of our state institutions have been either destroyed or are nonfunctional,” reports Pranaya Rana,a journalist based in Kathmandu.

The social media ban, intended to control offensive material, backfired, becoming a rallying point for protesters who viewed it as an attempt to suppress their voices. The ban coincided with growing discontent over corruption and nepotism, further fueling the unrest.

The Nepali economy, heavily reliant on remittances from overseas workers, has struggled to provide opportunities for its youth, leading to widespread frustration and a desire for change.