In the Spirit of Humanity and Justice
FEATURED
Yesterday, at the back of the BONC hall, we gathered in silence to honour the Gen Z youths who lost their lives. Out of respect, we also paused all community activities for the day.
In his address, the Chairman spoke not only of grief, but of hope that from loss must come change, and that the sacrifice of our young must never be in vain. His words were followed by a two-minute silence.
It was heartening to see so many Gen Z present, reminding us that the baton is already in their hands.
And yet, even a wildfire does not spread as swiftly as the upheaval that has swept through Nepal.
On Monday, police responded with lethal force as protesters surged toward Parliament, firing live ammunition. The toll, though yet to be independently verified, officially stands at 19.
While the immediate trigger was the government’s curbs on social media, which have since been lifted, the underlying grievances run far deeper and extend well beyond those restrictions. The anger that spilled into the streets this week has, in truth, been simmering for months.
This uprising must remain the voice of Gen Z and not the playground of those who would exploit it. History warns us that opportunists always wait in the shadows to fan the flames. Let us hope for the restoration of peace, guided by the spirit of humanity and justice may prevail in these moments of profound national turmoil that our nation is going through as we keep our thoughts with the families who have suffered such loss.
