Thousands of youth took to the streets on Monday (September 08, 2025) in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu and protested against the government’s decision to ban 26 popular social media platforms. The youth of Generation-Z are mainly protesting, who are not only angry with social media ban, but are also protesting against corruption prevailing in the country.

Start of protest and clash with police
In the mitighar area at 9 am, protesters gathered and protested. He had banners in his hands on which slogans like ‘stop corruption, not social media’, ‘Ban removal on social media’ and ‘youth against corruption’ were written. The protesters waved the national flag and sang the national anthem.

Police strict stance, 18 people died so far
The protests increased and when some protesters tried to enter the banned zone near Parliament House, the police used tear gas, water canon to stop them. During this time at least 18 people died and more than 50 people were injured. The injured protesters have been admitted to the Civil Hospital, Everest Hospital and other close health facilities.

#UPDATE Nepal Police Says, “Nine people have lost their lives as protest turned violent in kathmandu as people stagged a massive protest against the ban on Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp and Other Social Meedia Sites, Leading to clashes between police and protesters ” https://t.co/2GM8GGJJDX

– ANI (@ani) September 8, 2025

Curfew implemented in many areas, army took to the road
As soon as the protesters vandalized the gate of the country’s Parliament, the protests went on. After this, the administration has implemented curfew in the important government sectors of Kathmandu. This includes the President and Vice President’s residence, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Singhu Durbar, and other sensitive government sector. This curfew is applicable from 12:30 pm to 10 pm. The army was deployed after imposing curfew in the capital Kathmandu.

#Watch Nepal | Protestors Vandalise the Parliament Gate as the Protest Turned Violent in Kathmandu, As People Stased A Massive Protest Against The Ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Other Social Meeding Sites, Leading to Clading to Clasheshes Between Police and Protesters pic.twitter.com/dkh9mg7bgc

– ANI (@ani) September 8, 2025

The reason for social media ban
The government banned 26 social media platforms because these platforms were not registering under local rules. These include large platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Redit. The government had given the time limit to the companies to register, appoint Grievance Redressal Officers, and to form a contact point.

Status so far
The demonstrations have spread rapidly in other major cities of Nepal. The government claims that the decision to remove the ban will be taken only when these platforms follow the rules. At the same time, protesters are calling it an attack on freedom of expression and demanding to withdraw it.