Kathmandu, Sep 08 (V7N) – Nepal is witnessing intense protests as thousands of citizens, primarily youth, clash with security forces over the government’s ban on social media platforms and alleged corruption.

Nepalese police fired tear gas, rubber bullets, and guns at protesters who attempted to storm the parliament building on Monday. At least 14 people have been reported killed, while over 100 others were injured and hospitalized, according to local sources.

Despite heavy security, thousands of protesters entered the parliament premises in the capital. The demonstrations, dubbed the “Gen-G Revolution”, are primarily aimed at opposing the government’s recent decision to block 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube, since September 4.

Authorities argue that some platforms were being misused through fake accounts to spread hatred, rumors, and cybercrimes, disrupting public order. The government had set a deadline for social media platforms to register with the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA), and the shutdown of unregistered platforms followed after the deadline passed.

A curfew has been imposed in Kathmandu from noon today, but protesters have defied restrictions in many areas. Organizers of the movement claim the ban is a direct attempt to silence public voices and stifle dissent.

Reuters and NDTV report that the unrest continues to escalate, highlighting growing frustration among the youth and civil society over social restrictions and governance issues in Nepal.

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