Prime Minister of Nepal recently acknowledged the significant role that the younger generation, particularly Gen Z, played in shaping his latest cabinet selections. Speaking before the upper house, he admitted that the intense pressure from youth advocacy groups and social media campaigns made it challenging to maintain a purely merit-based approach. This demographic’s demand for progressive policies and reform-oriented ministers compelled him to prioritize representation of younger and more diverse voices in government, despite concerns from some senior political figures. The PM described the process as a delicate balancing act, weighing tradition against the urgent call for innovation and inclusivity.

Meanwhile, political analysts…