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Members of Nepal’s Generation Z have taken to the streets yesterday morning to protest against corruption and government restrictions on social media. Their demonstration has drawn support from prominent artists and entertainers.

Actors Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya publicly voiced their support on Facebook, backing the youth-led movement.

Acharya drew attention to the fragility of a recently paved road, questioning why public infrastructure funded by taxpayers fails so quickly. He wrote, “I wondered daily how this road could deteriorate so fast. I walked it daily but only thought about it. Today’s youth, however, do more than just think—they ask questions. Why did it collapse? How? Who is accountable? This is just one example of the issues this generation raises. The voice we hear today is not against the system itself, but against the actions of leaders and officials responsible for it.”

He urged leaders to improve their performance and pass responsibilities to the younger generation, noting that today’s youth expect more accountability. Shrestha echoed the sentiment. Singer and actor Prakash Saput encouraged two brothers, Sunil and Sachin, to join the protests, noting on Thursday that he had sent them Rs25,000 each from YouTube earnings. He advised them to distribute the money for water, stay hydrated, remain disciplined, and not tire themselves by acting all at once.