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Nepal’s youngest prime minister takes oath of office months after a youth-led uprising toppled the previous government Source link

Rakshya Bam grew up in Kailali, a lowland district in Nepal’s far west, where the subtropical plains stretch toward the Indian border. The region is known for its dense sal forests and fertile fields, but after years of neglect it’s one of the country’s poorest areas. Nepal is one of the youngest countries in South Asia, with a median age of 25.3 years (the US median age is 39.1). High fertility…

Rakshya Bam grew up in Kailali, a lowland district in Nepal’s far west, the place the subtropical plains stretch towards the Indian border. The area is understood for its dense sal forests and fertile fields, however after years of neglect it’s one of many nation’s poorest areas. Nepal is among the youngest international locations in South Asia, with a median age of 25.3 years (the US median age…

In the 48 hours that Nepal’s Gen-Z revolution unfolded, one question echoed across the country: “Where is their Lenin?” But perhaps that question missed the point. For decades, every Nepali revolution has been undone not by its enemies but by those who claimed to lead it. This time, the absence of a single figurehead was not a weakness; it was the movement’s greatest strength. When the protests…