‘More egalitarian’: How Nepal’s Gen Z used gaming app Discord to pick PM
Summary
After protests and unrest in Nepal, young people used the app Discord to pick a new interim prime minister. They selected former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki through a virtual vote, aiming to move away from traditional political practices.Key Facts
- Protests in Nepal led to the government's ousting amid accusations of corruption.
- Young people, mainly Gen Z, chose a new interim leader on Discord.
- Discord is a messaging platform often used by gamers.
- Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki was chosen as the interim prime minister.
- The protests demanded an end to corruption and nepotism.
- A government ban on popular social media apps which included Discord was lifted after deadly protests.
- President Ramchandra Paudel dissolved parliament and called for elections in March.
- Over 10,000 people joined the discussion on Discord, with more watching a livestream on YouTube.
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