Demonstrations against ban on social media in Nepal have now taken a very violent form. Now the protest is not limited to social media ban, but has become a voice against the corruption and nepotism of the government. Thousands of youth are on the road and are shouting slogans and violent protests against KP Sharma Oli government. Sudan Gurung has emerged as the main face of this whole movement. Let’s know who is Sudan Gurung and how he has challenged Nepal’s power …
How did the movement begin?
The Nepal government suddenly banned 26 social media platforms on 4 September 2025. Ban on major sites like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube and X instigated the youth. Meanwhile, the youth organization called ‘Hami Nepal’ started organizing the protest. 36 -year -old Sudan Gurung is leading it. United the youth using social media and included them in peaceful but strong performance.
Who is Sudan Gurung?
Sudan Gurung is a social worker and president of an NGO named ‘Hami Nepal’. His organization was registered in 2020. This organization works for help, youth empowerment and social change in natural disasters. Gurung’s organization is very popular among the youth of Nepal. Therefore, thousands of youth took to the streets on one of his voice. Sudan Gurung said that his aim is not just to remove the ban on social media, but to fight against corruption and wrong policies of the government.
What is the demand by Sudan Gurung?
Sudan Gurung has released a video and made clear demands, in which he has said-
- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli should resign immediately.
- All provincial ministers should also resign.
- Those who shot the protesters, should take strict action on them.
- An interim government of youth should be formed in Nepal.
- The performance with these demands has become even faster.
In Nepal, protesters have set the houses of many big leaders including the President on fire. The major parts of the country are being vandalized. The protesters are neither ready to calm down, nor to retreat.

