Gen-Z Uprising: RSP’s Challenge Reshapes Nepal’s Political Landscape Days Before Polls

As Nepal's national election approaches on March 5, Balen Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is poised to fundamentally alter the nation's political dynamics. The 'Gen-Z Uprising' narrative frames this election as a crucial contest between the established powers of CPN-UML and Nepali Congress and the emergent youth-led movement. Analysts are closely watching how this surge in youth engagement translates into votes, potentially leading to significant power shifts away from traditional parties. The RSP's appeal to a younger, digitally native electorate suggests a fragmentation of the traditional voter base, demanding new coalition strategies. The outcome will likely determine the formation of future governments, with coalition math becoming more complex than ever before.

• RSP’s youth-led challenge threatens traditional party dominance, setting stage for complex coalition negotiations post-election.