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There will probably be an interim government headed by a 'populist' leader who is currently the mayor of Kathmandu Municipality. At least thats what people are demanding. 'populist' in a sense like someone running in platform of change and improvement, not related to current establishment and is an independent candidate. and has done a lot of good so is very popular in the capital city.
The government's top brass has all been purged with no one left to take power. What should we focus on to prevent the same cycle of liberal governance -> move to right -> revolution once again?
There was no organization and leadership in the current protest, everything was spontaneous so felt like it would be an easy target for bad actors to take over the current momentum.
so any advice and recommendation of materials on moment after 'revolution' ? also the problem, limitation and enemies we face. Only the political leadership has been over-thrown but the ruling class still control the economic power. I guess only their investment in the political candidates are down the drain.
Yeah the social media ban was due to them being unregistered in Nepal. I have no any idea what that means and don't think anyone really does. The whole thing was a clusterfuck with smug politician giving smug answer for the reason behind the ban.
The most coherent answer I read is due to the lack of direct line of communication between the government and the media company, Nepal government wasn't able to gather evidence or obtain relevant information in time for cyber crime investigation. The Information minister wanted the companies to be 'registered' here as in have a office in here which is pretty valid.
Now you have whole population depending on VPNs and the growing dissatisfaction led to Gen Z protest in sept-8 which turn very very bloody leading to today's response.
The whole thing was just kids wanting access to internet and 'corruption' angle was slapped on top since its just supposed to be a peaceful march.
The current government is coalition between Marxist-leninist party (just in name really) and social democrats. The protest wasn't affiliated with any org or a political party so People only carrying flag of Nepal.
This was not over social media. That was just the straw that broke the camels back. Their gov was corrupt and people were sick of their shit. People should do this most everywhere right now.
I mean, it's more than just social media that was getting blocked/banned. They aren't just posting selfies, this is where people find work, romantic partners, new friends, hobbies, etc. It was happening due to government incompetence and corruption, which has been a long-term issue.
So you're right, but really the so-called social media ban is much more than that on its own even. I don't think the person you're replying to here is trying to say it was just over social media either. Also I think they live in Nepal by the way they're talking about it.
Cool. Sorry I did not mean to come off that way. It is just that a lot of the media I see makes it seem like people just flipped out because they couldn't post Insta pics.