21st September 2025, Kathmandu
The families of those martyred and injured in the Gen Z movement have expressed their desire that their sacrifice not be in vain. They stated that their blood was shed not to bring anyone to power, but to end widespread corruption and misgovernance in society.
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At a press conference held on Saturday at Sanwad Dabli, Aditya Rawal from Achham, who was injured in the protest, said that they did not agitate to put anyone on the throne. He demanded that the government create a concrete plan for the livelihood of the martyrs’ families and the injured. He also mentioned that the support currently being provided by the government is not being received.
Similarly, Gokarna Bista from Gulmi and Suresh Aidi from Humla, both of whom were injured, said they are living in an atmosphere of fear. They appealed to the government to provide treatment for the injured and create a fear-free environment.
Durga Bisht, the sister of an injured person, Prakash Bisht, warned that if their blood is going to be wasted, they will be forced to take to the streets again.
Saraswati Rawal, a relative of an injured person, said that the injured are worried about their blood being shed in vain while they are still in hospital beds. She said that the blood shed for the country and its people should not be wasted.
At the event, Purna Bahadur Bhandari expressed his support for the Gen Z movement, stating that everyone should work together to ensure that the sacrifice does not go to waste.
Gen Z leader Supriya Nepalese said that they shed blood for political stability and demanded a council of expert ministers, a fully proportional electoral system, free education and healthcare, and an investigation into the assets of politicians and administrators who have held high office since 2046 BS. She warned that if their demands are not met, the movement will continue.
Prakash Rawal, another Gen Z leader, said that the movement on the 23rd was for the betterment of the country. He said that they were youths born to build the nation, and that the government targeted and shot at their peaceful protest.
In response to former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s statement that the government did not order the shooting, Rawal questioned, “If the government did not give the order to shoot, then who did? An investigation must be carried out.” He said they were protesting peacefully against corruption and misgovernance.
Rawal demanded a directly elected executive head of government, stating that a prime minister should be elected by the people, even if it requires a constitutional amendment. He added that the state should take full responsibility for the martyrs and the injured.
Chandra Ombule, the brother of injured journalist Premraj Rai, expressed his anger at the neglect of the injured journalists.
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