Nepal interim government faces Gen Z's myriad political demands

Major parties resistant to change, as March elections in doubt

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Demonstrators celebrate after entering Nepal's parliamentary complex in September. They were protesting against the killing of 19 people in anti-corruption demonstrations.

DEEPAK ADHIKARI

KATHMANDU -- A month after a youth-led uprising toppled Nepal's elected government, the interim administration is struggling to contain simmering unrest, with Gen Z protesters becoming increasingly divided while major parties face calls to transfer power to younger leaders, as the path to general elections becomes bumpier.

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