What you should know
The news that 73 people died and some of the injured are in a critical condition during the Gen-G protests on August 23 and 24 has shocked not only the victim's family, but the entire country. Meanwhile, Kantipur itself has released the information that 46 of the dead died from bullet wounds above the chest.
Especially, none of the past movements in Nepal were focused on children and youth, never had to see such a massacre in two days.
According to estimated figures, the number of Gen-G youth in Nepal is now 70-80 million, and this force, which is adept at information technology, has become a victim of arrogant and stubborn Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in a peaceful demonstration, which is linked to the deadly activities of the government. However, with the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the disintegration of the top leaders of the ruling and major parties, the activities of the new Prime Minister of the interim government, Sushila Karki, seems to have given new hope to many.
After Prime Minister Karki appointed Rameshwar Khanal, Kulman Ghising and Omprakash Aryal respectively as Finance, Energy, Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development and Home and Law Ministers, the government system has become a bit broader. Meanwhile, the national flag was flown at half-mast on Wednesday as a public holiday to express condolences to the youth who died prematurely. The government has also decided to provide Rs 15-15 lakh to each victim's family.
Previously, there was a practice of giving leave only when the so-called VIPs died, and since the Rana period, the rulers have been treating the people like sheep and goats, this new decision has spread a positive message in the country and abroad. Similarly, it can be considered that the new practice of equality and democracy has also started with the arrangement that there will be no VIP rooms in airports from now on.
Since then, newly appointed ministers Khanal and Ghising have announced that they will not take any government benefits including salaries and allowances, it cannot be said that it is a reflection of the principles of socialism, dedication to the development of the country, and the great idea of patriotism.
– Bhuvneshwar Sharma, Chandragiri-2, Kathmandu
