As a Gen Z–led group under the leadership of Miraj Dhungana prepares to hold protests against the government, internal differences within the Gen Z movement have come into public view. In this context, Rachha Bam, coordinator of the Nepal Gen Z Front, has shared her position through a public statement.
Posting on Facebook late Sunday night, Bam responded to remarks made by Gen Z activist Sudhan Gurung during a recent television interview, as well as similar views expressed by other Gen Z figures. She criticized suggestions calling for the restoration of parliament and the formation of an all-party government, saying such proposals no longer reflect Nepal’s current political direction.
Bam pointed out that one Gen Z activist, who did not participate in the September 8 protest, has recently described the interim government as ineffective while advocating for parliamentary restoration. She also referred to comments made by another senior Gen Z figure during a Kantipur Television “Fireside” interview, where similar political alternatives were presented along with strong rhetoric.
According to Bam, Nepal’s political process has already moved far beyond the stage where restoring parliament would provide a meaningful solution. She said the focus should not be on reversing course, but on seeking a way forward through a fresh public mandate and the formation of a new parliament to address the country’s pressing issues.
She stressed that Nepal currently needs a clear and responsible political process and warned against allowing political movements to be used to serve individual or strategic interests. Bam also emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and awareness during the current political situation.
In her statement, Bam strongly objected to remarks she described as patriarchal and misogynistic, particularly comments that portrayed women as weak through references to bangles. She rejected such language and reminded readers that women have played active and decisive roles in every movement for political change.
Referring to an incident from Bhadra 28, 2082, Bam recalled that the same individual who made such remarks had previously shown deference to a woman leader. She called for an end to gender-based commentary and urged that political debate be conducted with respect.
