Kathmandu, Sept. 11, 2025 — A tense scene unfolded in the capital on Thursday as clash erupts between two rival factions of the GenZ movement outside the Nepali Army Headquarters in Bhadrakali.
Clash Erupts Over Interim Leadership
The conflict began when one GenZ faction proposed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the head of an interim government. Another faction swiftly rejected the idea, stressing that leadership should come from within the GenZ generation itself. Heated arguments between the two groups intensified until a clash erupts, drawing police intervention.
Clash Erupts Amid Support for Harka Sampang
Further fueling the divisions, another group of demonstrators pushed for Harka Sampang, the outspoken mayor of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City, as their preferred candidate. The Kathmandu District Police Office confirmed that tensions escalated into physical altercations as clash erupts outside the army headquarters.Police Intervention and Current Situation
Police quickly mobilized to separate the factions and restore order. Authorities said the area is now relatively calm, though the potential for renewed confrontation remains.
Divisions Within the GenZ Movement
The latest unrest highlights growing divisions inside the GenZ movement. With some backing established figures like Karki, others insisting on generational leadership, and another camp promoting Sampang, the path toward a unified interim leadership remains unclear.
What Comes Next?
Analysts say the incident underscores the challenge of maintaining unity within the GenZ movement. Whether the group can agree on a common leadership framework will determine its future influence in Nepal’s shifting political landscape.
Conclusion
The recent unrest outside the Nepali Army Headquarters underscores the deep divisions within the GenZ movement. With conflicting visions over interim leadership—ranging from backing former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, insisting on generational leadership, or supporting Harka Sampang—the movement faces critical decisions ahead. While authorities have temporarily restored calm, the future direction of GenZ and its influence on Nepal’s political landscape remain uncertain.
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