How an 11-Year-Old Girl Overthrow the Oli Government in Nepal?

Written by Karan Sharma September 10, 2025

In September 2025, Nepal witnessed an unexpected political coup led by Gen Z protestors.

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The trigger? A hit-and-run incident involving a minister’s car that injured an 11-year-old girl.

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Public outrage exploded when the driver was released within 24 hours, and PM Oli dismissed it as “minor.”

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Images of the injured girl flooded social media, sparking hashtags like #JusticeForTheGirl and #HatyaraSarkar.

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Tensions had already been simmering due to rising youth unemployment and corruption.

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But Oli’s decision to ban platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp on September 4 backfired massively.

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On September 8 and 9, thousands of youth stormed Parliament and government buildings.

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PM KP Oli was forced to resign and reportedly went into hiding; his location remains unknown.

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The military has since taken control, and discussions of an interim government are underway.

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Many now question if this was just a protest—or a people-powered revolution.

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Nepal stands at a historic crossroad, its future uncertain but its youth louder than ever.

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