Kathmandu- The online youth-led movement against political privilege and corruption is now taking to the streets. What began as the viral “Nepo Kid” campaign on TikTok will see Generation Z gather for demonstrations today in major cities across Nepal, including Maitighar in Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara, and several other urban centers.Meanwhile, Kathmandu district administration office too had given permission for the protest.

It has also been assessed that other groups or individuals could infiltrate the Gen Z protest and that the demonstration might take on a different form. However, the police are preparing to strengthen security arrangements depending on how the movement unfolds.

The movement, fueled by frustration over inequality and the lavish lifestyles of political families, has captured nationwide attention. Videos under the hashtag #PoliticiansNepoBabyNepal have shown stark contrasts between the lives of politicians’ children and the struggles of ordinary youth.

Organizers say today’s protests are meant to demand accountability, equality, and an end to systemic corruption. They argue that the issue is not individual children of politicians but the wider culture of privilege that shields elites from scrutiny while ordinary citizens face economic hardship.

As the government attempts to restrict online platforms, young Nepalese are increasingly shifting their anger to the streets. Today’s demonstrations mark the first nationwide physical mobilization of the “Nepo Kid” campaign, a clear signal that Gen Z’s frustration is no longer confined to social media.

Nepal’s Gen Z takes aim at “Nepo Kids” in growing anti-corruption wave