Gen Z uprising, federalism fears drive Madhesh parties closer

Gen Z Uprising and Federalism Fears

Some Gen Z groups seek to rethink the constitution and its federal framework, sparking debates on its suitability.

Madhesh-based parties are unifying due to fears that the federal system, a key gain of the 2007 Madhesh movement, may be threatened.

The 2007 Madhesh movement brought Nepal's federal system and other progressive arrangements.

The interim constitution of 2007 was amended to include federalism provisions, retained in the 2015 constitution, transforming Nepal into a federal system.

Author's summary: Gen Z sparks federalism debates.

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The Kathmandu Post The Kathmandu Post — 2025-10-21

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