@nepalinreel: Nepal’s Election Commission has asked the Press Council to take down a recently published documentary by BBC World Service and BBC Nepali Service covering the Bhadau 23–24 Gen-Z protest movement. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari confirmed that a formal letter was sent on Thursday requesting the removal of the report. The documentary, released in both English and Nepali, revisits the youth-led street protests and includes a controversial claim that then police chief Chandra Kubera Khapung ordered officers to open fire during the demonstrations. The move has reignited conversations around press freedom, state accountability, and the power of digital storytelling. For many young Nepalis, the Gen-Z protest symbolized frustration with governance and a demand for systemic change. Now, the attempt to remove international coverage is adding another layer to the debate. As the story unfolds, questions are being raised: Is this about factual disputes, institutional image, or media regulation? And how will this shape the narrative of youth activism in Nepal?

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Thursday 26 February 2026 14:55:42 GMT