How Young Citizens Are Rewriting South Asian Politics

Photo courtesy of The New York Times The youth of Nepal are rewriting the nation’s history. Nepal, a Himalayan nation between India and China with a population of around 30 million people, is known for its political volatility and instability. From the 239 year-old monarchy that ruled the nation, which was abolished in 2008 following a civil war, to the multitude of governments that have ruled since, the slow burn in the Nepali political climate tipped over on September 8 as young people took to the streets. The uprising cannot be understood in isolation. Across South Asia, a similar pattern…

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