Artistes show their solidarity for Gen Z protest

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Sept. 10: Nepali artistes have openly supported the young generation (Gen Z) in their protests against corruption, the social media ban, demands for good governance, and other agendas.

Senior artists Haribansha Acharya and Madan Krishna Shrestha both expressed solidarity with the movement.

Expressing the solidarity, Acharya wrote on Facebook, “The road next to my house broke down shortly after being blacktopped. Every day I wondered in my heart, how did this road collapse so quickly? But today’s generation does not keep such questions only in their hearts, they raise them out loud. Why did the road built with taxpayers’ money collapse? How did it happen? Who is responsible for this?”

 Likewise, artist Madan Krishna Shrestha also openly supported the Gen Z movement. He wrote, “I have read about and personally experienced many eras that the country has passed through. I have seen voices being suppressed, and I have experienced it myself.” Shrestha expressed concern that, due to corruption in the country, thousands of youths are being forced to go abroad for employment.

Actress Karishma Manandhar expressed her desire to remain an artist of the people. She wrote, “Until now, my association with any political party was only in the interest of these values and priorities. But from today, I want to make it clear that I am not affiliated with any political party or organisation. She added, “I was an artist of the people. I was the voice of the people. In the coming days too, I want to continue in the same way.”

Singer Rachana Rimal wrote, “Today our generation stands on the threshold of a new chapter. This generation, which has so far silently observed everything, is now blowing the bugle of caution.” She further added, “It is not protesting against individuals, but against corrupt tendencies within individuals.” She also wished that the campaign would remain peaceful and that there would be no suppression from any side.

Director Nischal Basnet released a video on TikTok announcing his participation in the protests. He said, “The youth living in the country are growing up. They are worried about their future. They are doing this for their own future.” Through TikTok, he also made a request to the police, saying, “Dear police brothers, this movement is also for your future. It is for your children. So please make sure no untoward incident occurs. Because once a crowd becomes uncontrollable, anything can happen.”

Singer Durgesh Thapa, who went to the UK for a musical programme, has decided to end his entire musical career.

through social media.  “I will be back. Louder, stronger, and standing with Gen Z.”

Actress Keki Adhikari, actor Anmol KC, actress Benisha Hamal, singer Prakash Saput, actor Pradeep Khadka, and others have also expressed solidarity with the movement.