Nepal’s Parliament Dissolution Sparks Political Outcry Amid Youth-Led Movement for Reform

Nepal’s Parliament Dissolution Sparks Political Outcry Amid Youth-Led Movement for Reform
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Major political parties in Nepal have strongly condemned President Ramchandra Poudel’s decision to dissolve parliament and called for its immediate restoration. The move came shortly after Sushila Karki, the former Chief Justice, was appointed interim prime minister, following protests led by Gen Z activists that toppled KP Sharma Oli’s government. Anadolu Agency reports that eight political parties—including Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and CPN (Maoist Centre)—issued a joint statement stating that the dissolution violated the Constitution, specifically citing Article 76 (7), and undermined the people’s mandate.

The decision has ignited mass protests, particularly among youth, who assert that political elites have long neglected accountability and transparency. At least 51 people were killed and many more injured during recent demonstrations sparked by a ban on social media platforms. The protests evolved into broader outcries against corruption and perceived nepotism.

In her first address after assuming office, Prime Minister Sushila Karki vowed to uphold protesters’ demands to “end corruption, ensure good governance, and economic equality.” She pledged her interim government would not overstay its six-month mandate, enforcing elections scheduled for March 5, 2026.