November 12, 2025 Kathmandu. The movement on August 8th and 9th (Bhadra 23 and 24) has created some stir in Nepal’s social sector and a considerable upheaval in the political arena. The government has fallen, and a new government formed at the civil level has already set the date for a new election.

The Gen Z generation brought about this change, but they themselves have been unable to unite and organize with a single voice. Demanding various different systems of state governance, a variety of Gen Z groups and alliances have appeared.

There are those who called for and participated in the movement, but new Gen Z groups are forming even after the protests. Some believe themselves to be the true rightful owners of the change, while others are claiming they can chart the future path.

As the government prepares for the election, the Gen Z members who were at the forefront of the movement have not been able to unite. Their loud voices are heard, but their power appears divided.

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Gen Z Front

Raksha Bam has been active as an influential leader since the initial phase of the Gen Z movement. She provided guidance to the protestors on August 8th regarding what to do and what not to do. The ‘Gen Z Front,’ under her leadership, is considered the most influential among the current Gen Z groups.

This group has actively participated in various political dialogues, including negotiating with the Army Chief during the movement. Organizationally, the Front has appointed coordinators in all seven provinces. It has also formed central departments and is advancing its work nationwide.

Some key members of this group, such as Pradeep Gyawali and Dheeraj Joshi, are currently working in the secretariats of various government officials. Along with Raksha Bam, youths like Yujan Rajbhandari and Yatis are actively involved in the Gen Z Front.

Gen Z Movement Alliance

The ‘Gen Z Movement Alliance’ was formed by the merger of various smaller Gen Z groups. It is one of the major active Gen Z groups now. Most of the views and work styles of this group appear similar to those of the Gen Z Front.

Activists including Monika and Amit Khanal ‘Urja’ are the main members of this group. They have started publicly expressing their views on both contemporary and political issues. This group is strongly opposing the action of the Madhesh Province Chief, who administered the oath of office to the Chief Minister in a hotel. The Alliance claims to have representation from various districts as well. The Alliance has stated that it currently comprises 12 Gen Z groups.

Gen Z United Movement Paribartan (Change)

The ‘Gen Z United Movement Paribartan’ group is another large Gen Z group that is actively working, although it has not received much publicity. This group has expanded its organization from Eastern Nepal to South Korea. The Gen Z United Movement Paribartan is continuously engaging in dialogue with the Prime Minister, government representatives, and individuals injured in the Gen Z movement.

Embodying the core principle that Gen Z must unite, this group has been organizing programs like street dramas and dances to raise public awareness about the Gen Z movement. They have also held various programs in Eastern Nepal and up to Singha Durbar. Although large in organizational scale and significant in number, this group has not garnered much attention. It claims to believe in collective leadership and focuses more on work than on the publicity of individuals.

Sudan Gurung’s ‘Hami Nepal’ (We Nepal)

Sudan Gurung is one of the most talked-about youth activists after the Gen Z movement. The ‘Hami Nepal’ group under his leadership, and another nearby Gen Z group, ‘The Council of Gen Z,’ are active.

This group has even attempted to intervene in the work of the government. Sudan Gurung is the key figure in this group. It includes individuals from various backgrounds: activist Bhawana Raut, who was involved in social campaigns before the protest but did not participate directly in it; Ojashwi Thapa, who has close ties with artists; James Karki; Anil Baniya, who went to the Sports Minister’s secretariat; and player Prakash Khadka. Although Sudan Gurung has been lobbying for people from his group to be made central leaders in Kulman Ghising’s party, this has not yielded concrete results.

Common Gen Z Nepal

The Gen Z group named ‘Common Gen Z Nepal’ has already completed a national convention. This convention has assigned the responsibilities of In-charge and Coordinator in all seven provinces, which shows their plan to expand the organization across the country. National Chairman Bikesh Sah released a statement on Sunday, making the decisions of the national convention public. According to the publicised responsibilities: Sahil Sah is the In-charge and Samriddhi Regmi is the Coordinator for the Special Province of the Valley; Sushil Paswan is the In-charge and Nabin Sah is the Coordinator for Koshi Province; Rabindra Yadav is the In-charge and Pradeep Sah is the Coordinator for Madhesh Province; and Bikash Jha is the In-charge and Prasunna Acharya is the Coordinator for Bagmati Province.

Similarly, Muskan Ghale is the In-charge and Ritika Pariyar is the Coordinator for Gandaki Province; Bikesh Yadav is the In-charge and Pawan Sah is the Coordinator for Lumbini Province; Prince Sah is the In-charge and Sonia Patel is the Coordinator for Karnali Province; and Dipendra Singh Kunwar is the In-charge and Rajan Sah is the Coordinator for Sudurpashchim Province. The national convention has put forward the construction of an interim constitution and the formation of a new government under Gen Z leadership as major demands. The convention also raised demands including punishing Gen Z killers and corrupt individuals who loot the country, the resignation of Home Minister Omprakash Aryal, providing employment to the families of Gen Z movement martyrs and the injured, and ending the negligence in the treatment of those injured in the Gen Z movement.

Miraj Dhungana’s ‘Gari Khan Deu Campaign’ (Let Us Earn a Living Campaign)

Gen Z activist Miraj Dhungana has announced the formation of a new political party but has not yet launched it. He is moving forward through the ‘Gari Khan Deu Campaign’. Dhungana has consistently stated that his party is not just for participating in the election and that they will not participate in the election unless the government meets their ‘bottom line’. His main issue is the system of a directly elected executive, which he considers the main foundation of his movement.

Dhungana said, “We are not ready to go to the election without the bottom line being met. The issue of a directly elected executive is one of our bottom lines, and it must be heard. We will not go anywhere without it.” He asserted that opening a party is not about contesting elections but that the step was taken for the sake of getting organized, moving forward, and clarifying who will give the direction.

Gen Z Ekata Abhiyan Nepal (Gen Z Unity Campaign Nepal)

Seven different Gen Z groups announced a merger and formed another group named ‘Gen Z Ekata Abhiyan Nepal’. This campaign has demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sushila Karki, stating that she has failed to work according to their and the public’s sentiments.

Supriya Nepali is the coordinator of this group. Birjan Vishwakarma, the spokesperson for Gen Z Ekata Abhiyan Nepal, informed that the unity was established between 7 groups: Gen Z Parishad, Gen Z 2.0, Gen Z People, Real Gen Z Movement Nepal, Gen Z Nepal, Ntech-Z, and Achham Gen Z Group.

Independent Gen Z Groups

There are many other small and independent Gen Z groups active in Nepal that are not affiliated with the larger groups. These groups organize programs supporting various local issues, social media debates, awareness campaigns, and sometimes the larger Gen Z movements. They are often active collectively rather than under the leadership of a specific leader. Gen Z leaders like Tanuja Pandey, Bikash Rasaili, and Sachin Bhattarai are raising their voices independently without being part of any group.

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Unable to Unite

Despite having various Gen Z groups, they have not been able to unite and move forward together. Jyotika Phurkeli, an activist with Gen Z United Movement Paribartan, says, “We repeatedly urged everyone to come together, and we met with friends from other groups, but since they didn’t want to proceed unitedly, we are working on our own way,” she said.

Activists from other groups, like Phurkeli, have also been saying that Gen Z must unite and move forward. They have tried to unite in various forums and political programs, but the results do not reflect that.

Raksha Bam, the coordinator of the Gen Z Front, has maintained that the Front will include activists who understand the essence of the movement and the spirit of the constitution. Although other groups have also said the same thing, overall unity is not visible.