Pramila Karki, Nepal News Bank<\/strong><\/p>\n Kathmandu. The crowd of young people who took to the streets a year ago was not just for a protest. Within their anger, there was a desire for a change in the system, dissatisfaction with the political leadership, and a great hope for the future. When the voice that started on social media reached the streets, it made waves in the political atmosphere of the country. <\/p>\n At that time, the Genji generation had only one question: why the old style of politics, why the compulsion to go abroad in search of opportunities, how long will there be corruption, irregularities and lack of accountability? <\/p>\n That dissatisfaction of the youth turned into a movement. There were slogans on the streets, demonstrations, tension was created and serious questions were raised on the state machinery itself. The movement also took the political debate of the country to a new turn. That is, the political course of Nepal changed and set a new precedent in the world. <\/p>\n But today, as we mark the one-year anniversary of the movement, the question arises again: What did Genji gain and what did he lose? <\/p>\n From the desire for change to the movement<\/p>\n The questions raised by the Genji generation were not born suddenly. For a long time, disgust with politics, lack of employment, inequality of opportunity, corruption, dissatisfaction with public services, and distrust of leadership were growing among the younger generation. <\/p>\n Social media became their main medium of expression. The discontent seen on platforms like Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, X, etc., gradually turned into an organized voice. <\/p>\n This was the hallmark of the Genji movement\u2014it was not led by traditional political parties or old organizations.<\/p>\n Young people from different backgrounds were associated with the same sense of dissatisfaction. <\/p>\n The power on the streets was also a message to the political parties\u2014the youth are no longer remembered only during elections. <\/p>\n What did Genji get? <\/p>\n The biggest achievement of evaluating a year is that the voice of the youth is at the center of national politics. <\/p>\n Even in the past, the younger generation had been raising their voices on various issues. But the Genji movement made the discontent of the youth a major topic of national political debate. <\/p>\n The political leadership had to listen to the questions of the youth. The debate on the governance system, public accountability, corruption control and political culture became more intense. <\/p>\n Similarly, the movement made a generation feel its political power. The youth felt that they were not just the generation who commented on social media, but had the power to take to the streets and create political pressure. The psychology of this change is no less important. <\/p>\n What was the change? <\/p>\n This is where the next question begins. What is the distance between the demands raised by the movement and the political and social changes that followed? <\/p>\n The change that the Genji generation wanted was not just a change in leadership. They wanted the style of governance to change, to make the institutions of the state accountable, to control corruption, to create employment opportunities, and to ensure that ordinary citizens get easy services from the state. But even after a year, these questions have not been fully resolved. <\/p>\n Change of political leadership does not change the system. Unless there is a change in policies, institutions and working style, the impact of the voices raised on the streets cannot be long-lasting. <\/p>\n So when evaluating the Genji movement, the question ‘How much has the character of the regime changed?’ is more important than ‘Who came to power?’ <\/p>\n What did Genji lose? <\/p>\n Every movement has a price. The Genji movement was no exception. <\/p>\n During the movement, the youth had to pay a heavy price for their time, studies, employment and personal life. Stress, violence, arrests, injuries and material damage affected the participants of the movement and their families. The biggest loss can be the distance between hope and expectation.<\/p>\n During the movement, the change was expected to be immediate. But changing the state and society is a long process. Therefore, after a year, it is natural for some young people to be disappointed. <\/p>\n The question of ‘Why did we take to the streets?’ is also being raised, ‘Where did the change we wanted?’ <\/p>\n Where did the energy of the <\/p>\n movement go? <\/p>\n Another challenge to the Genji movement is its organizational structure. The strength of the movement was its independence, but this freedom can be a challenge in the formulation of a long-term political program. <\/p>\n Shared discontent can bring thousands of young people to the streets. But turning it into an institutional change requires a common policy, leadership, organization, and long-term planning. This is where the Genji generation will have to prove itself. <\/p>\n The first step was to raise questions on the streets. Now the responsibility of finding answers to those questions has also fallen on the shoulders of the younger generation. <\/p>\n From social media to state governance<\/p>\n The influence of the Genji generation is not limited to the streets. Social media has changed the way political debate is conducted. <\/p>\n Earlier, citizens used to react to the agenda set by political parties and media. Now citizens are in a position to create their own agenda. But the greater the power of social media, the greater its risk. <\/p>\n Misinformation, provocative content, unconfirmed news, and mob psychology can lead the movement in the wrong direction. Therefore, digital literacy, fact-based debate, and responsible civic participation are equally necessary for the Genji generation in the next phase of change. <\/p>\n After a year, the biggest question facing the Genji generation is how to turn the movement into an achievement. It’s easy to demand change. But it’s hard to institutionalize change. <\/p>\n It is necessary to question the political leadership, but it is even more important to present ourselves as an alternative leadership. It is necessary to oppose corruption, but it is equally important to participate in the creation of a transparent political culture. The question of whether Zenji should reject politics or redefine politics is now before them. <\/p>\n If the younger generation is limited only to protest, then the energy of the movement can gradually weaken. But if this energy can be harnessed in policymaking, leadership, enterprise, civic campaigns, and institutional reform, the effects of change can be long-lasting. <\/p>\n One year of unfulfilled dreams <\/p>\n A year ago, the Genji generation sent a clear message from the streets: The country is no longer run in the old way. <\/p>\n A year later, the message still doesn’t make sense. Instead, another question has been added: What is the new way? <\/p>\n The Genji movement has given us the courage to question the old political thinking. It has brought the voice of the youth to the center of the national debate. But the change he is looking for is not complete yet. <\/p>\n So in the course of a year, Jenji has gained something\u2014the power of his voice, his political influence, and his sense of the possibility of change. <\/p>\n But it has also lost a few things\u2014time, energy, faith, and in some cases, the certainty of its own dreams. Now the real test of the Genji generation will not be on the streets, but in its ability to institutionalize change. Because the movement can shake power, but changing the country requires sustainable policies, responsible leadership, and constant civic pressure. The question raised on the streets a year ago is the same today. <\/p>\n ‘Has it changed?’ <\/p>\n History will give the final answer to this. But now the Genji generation itself is also involved in the responsibility of writing that history. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n A Year of Change: What did Genji gain, what did he lose? Pramila Karki, Nepal News Bank Kathmandu. The crowd of young people who took to the streets a year ago was not just for a protest. 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