Children of Nepal's corrupt ministers flaunt their lavish life style on social media. Enraged Gen Z thrashes ministers and topple govt.

Social media posts show the extravagant lifestyles of politicians' children.

- BY S VENKAT NARAYAN OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT

Nepal has been gripped by intense protests over the past week as public anger over government inefficiency quickly expanded into a nationwide movement.

The protests, led largely by Nepal’s Gen Z, as the 10 million youth in the 13-28 age group are known, forced the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

The police crackdown on the demonstrators killed at least 34 people and injured more than 1,000.

The unrest saw government buildings, private residences of senior politicians, and even hotels in tourist hubs set ablaze. The Nepalese Parliament itself was left in flames. Today, the country is without a functioning government, with the army stepping in to impose curfews and negotiate with protesters.

At the heart of this upheaval is generational resentment that while ordinary Nepalese struggle with unemployment, rising inflation, and deep poverty, the children of political leaders —or “nepo kids” — flaunt luxury cars, designer handbags, and international holidays across social media.