Ask HN: Gen-Z toppled the government. Precedents to guide the next steps?

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9 months ago

On Sep 8–9, Nepal's Gen-Z led protests brought down the government in less than 2 days, ending years of frustration over corruption, nepotism, and even a sudden social media ban.

Explainer video (by @sabi_shifty): https://www.tiktok.com/@sabi_shifty/video/7548336154102222094

Now, Gen-Z is leading the formation of a new government, but there's a real risk that the same corrupt forces could seep back in. At this crossroads, what historical precedents can help guide the next steps and prevent a revival of the old system?

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