Gen Z gives Balen ultimatum: “Join us by 2 PM or lose leadership”

By REPUBLICA
Published: September 09, 2025 12:02 PM

KATHMANDU, Sept 9: Gen Z protesters have issued Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) a firm deadline of 2 PM today to join their movement.

As debates rage on social media over whether Balen should take a leadership role in the protests, several participating youths warned they would wait only until Tuesday afternoon.

One post read: “Dear Balen, if you can be with us by 2 PM, come and lead. Otherwise, remember that you could never be our leader.”

They added that failure to show up by the deadline would sever any remaining connection with him.