Burnt Vehicles Cleared from Singha Durbar After Gen-Z Protests
Singha Durbar cleanup
19th September 2025, Kathmandu
Authorities have started the Singha Durbar cleanup, removing charred vehicles from Nepal’s central administrative hub.
Singha Durbar cleanup
This is the first visible step toward restoring order after the widespread Gen-Z protests of September 8 and 9. The protests caused an estimated loss of more than Rs 200 billion nationwide.
The government is now focused on rebuilding damaged infrastructure and resuming normal operations. The remains of the burnt vehicles had left the complex in a state of disarray, drawing public concern.
According to Bhimarjun Adhikari, spokesperson for the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, the destroyed vehicles are being moved to an open space within the Parliament building compound.
This action is part of a coordinated effort to manage the extensive damage. The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, and the Ministry of Urban Development are also involved in the restoration work.
Restoring a Functional Government Hub
The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, along with the Ministry of Urban Development, are leading the infrastructure restoration.
Minister Kulman Ghising, who is also overseeing the infrastructure portfolio, had directed officials to clear the compound. He stated that the charred vehicles made Singha Durbar look disfigured. A cleaner, more functional environment is essential for the government to resume work effectively.
The Singha Durbar complex houses the main administrative offices of the Nepali government, including numerous ministries. Many of these buildings were vandalized or set on fire during the protests.
The restoration effort is now a top priority. Besides clearing the burnt vehicles, workers have begun repainting walls and repairing damaged buildings.
The Path to Recovery
The cleanup operation at Singha Durbar is just one part of a much larger national rebuilding campaign. The government is working to assess and repair all state infrastructure damaged during the unrest.
This includes government buildings, official vehicles, and public property across the country. The estimated total cost of the damage is massive, exceeding Rs 200 billion. The scale of the destruction highlights the significant challenge the government faces in returning the country to normalcy.
The government has formed a task force to find resources for reconstruction. They plan to establish a special fund to tap into support from both citizens at home and abroad.
They are also working on an “integrated business recovery plan” to address the problems of businesses affected by the protests. The Singha Durbar cleanup is a symbolic step forward, showing that the government is committed to rebuilding and moving on from this difficult period.
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