Protesters in Nepal attacked and set fire to several luxury hotels in the capital city, Kathmandu, this week

The band's escape comes amid widespread unrest in Nepal, which has affected many Indian nationals.

Kathmandu is bracing for a new chapter in its tumultuous political history, as former chief justice Sushila Karki prepares to be sworn in tonight as Nepal's interim Prime Minister.

Former chief justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal, become the first woman to hold the post. Her appointment came three days after KP Sharma Ali resigned from the post following violence protests over an apps ban and corruption, which left 51 people dead.

Capping days of speculation, sources have told NDTV that former chief justice Sushila Karki will be the interim prime minister of Nepal and will take oath at 8.45 pm.

Ghaziabad resident Rajesh Devi Gola slipped and fell to her death, while in Nepal for a long-planned pilgrimage to Pashupatinath temple. The 55-year-old is the only Indian among the 51 killed in the violent Gen Z protests that raged across Nepal this week.

Her grieving husband recalled their desperate bid to flee the luxury hotel they had checked into on September 7. The following day, they went to offer prayers at the famed Pashupatinath temple.

And on September 9, the couple decided to go for sightseeing and realised that the unrest had intensified. That's when they decided to leave and head for the airport only to find it closed.

Enraged anti-government protesters set their hotel afire -- while the Golas and presumably others were inside. While her husband jumped out of the window and survived, the woman slipped from a curtain he was using to lower her down. She was rushed to a hospital for treatment but died on the way due to excessive bleeding.

Sushila Karki, former chief justice of Nepal and a likely frontrunner for the country's interim premiership, has drawn attention for her husband's role in a plane hijacking 52 years ago.

Nepal's hotel industry, a vital revenue earner of its tourism-driven economy, has suffered a loss of over Rs 25 billion after nearly two dozen hotels across the country were vandalised, looted or torched during the recent student-led anti-government protests, according to a report.

Among the worst hit is the Hilton Hotel in Kathmandu, which alone reported damages exceeding Rs 8 billion, My Republica reported, quoting a statement issued by the Hotel Association Nepal (HAN).

Other leading domestic and international brand hotels in Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Butwal, Bhairahawa, Jhapa, Biratnagar, Dhangadhi, Mahottari and Dang-Tulsipur also bore the brunt of the violence.

Many affected hotels will not be able to resume operations without repair and reconstruction, affecting the jobs of more than 2,000 workers, the HAN said.

Nepal Army Chief Ashok Sidgel met President Ramchandra Paudel on Friday. Despite marathon meetings among leaders in Nepal, no consensus has been reached so far. 

Clarity awaited on next Nepal Prime Minister's name, @adityarajkaul reports from outside Shital Niwas in Kathmandu pic.twitter.com/MaFtQCszs4

— NDTV (@ndtv) September 12, 2025

Ahead of the high-level meeting between Nepal's Army Chief, Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut and the CPN (Maoist Centre), the country's Army Chief reached Sheetal Niwas, the President's House.

Amid the Gen Z protests in Nepal, an Indian woman named Rajesh Gola, 57, has allegedly been killed while trying to escape a hotel in Kathmandu, which was set on fire by protestors. 

Hailing from Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, the woman had gone to Nepal with her husband, Ramvir Singh Gola. 

Amid the Gen-Z protests in the country, at least 51 people were killed during violent protests in Nepal this week, police said on Friday. More than 12,500 prisoners who escaped multiple jails countrywide remain on the run, police spokesman Binod Ghimire told AFP.

A high-level meeting between Nepal's Army Chief, Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut and the CPN (Maoist Centre) leaders will take place at the President's House on Friday. Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel is also expected to take part in the meeting.

The death count from the ongoing Gen Z protests in the Kathmandu Valley has climbed to 34, as reported by The Himalayan Times, citing data released by the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal.

According to The Himalayan Times, over 1,368 people have been injured amid the protests across the country. Currently, 58 patients remain at the Trauma Centre, 48 at Civil Service Hospital, 35 at Kathmandu Medical College, 25 at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, and 26 at Birendra Military Hospital.

Latest visuals from outside 'Sital Niwas', the Nepali Rashtrapati Bhawan in Kathmandu. During the protests, the presidential palace was vandalised and set on fire by anti-corruption protesters.

#WATCH | Nepal: Latest visuals from outside 'Sital Niwas', the Nepali Rashtrapati Bhawan in Kathmandu which was vandalised and set on fire by protesters during the anti-corruption protest. pic.twitter.com/BJrzdH6QXO

— ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2025

Amid political turmoil in the Himalayan country, former King Gyanendra Shah appealed for peace and calm and said, "The recent violence, arson, and vandalism during public demonstrations, which caused significant human and material losses, have deeply saddened us. No system or ideology is greater than civic freedom." 

VIDEO | Kathmandu, Nepal: Erstwhile King Gyanendra Shah appeals for calm amid political turmoil in the country.
"The recent violence, arson, and vandalism during public demonstrations, which caused significant human and material losses, have deeply saddened us. No system or… pic.twitter.com/RDesJgd9q7

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 11, 2025

Amid the ongoing protests in Nepal, sand artist and Padma Shri Awardee Sudharshan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture of praying for peace in Nepal, in Odisha's Puri beach on Thursday.

Praying for peace in Nepal. 🕊️🙏#Peace #Nepal #SandArt #PuriBeach #Odisha pic.twitter.com/nzSD28dSbt

— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) September 11, 2025

Former Chief Justice of Nepal, Sushila Karki also spoke about Nepal's longstanding relationship with India and expressed her admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

In an interview with News18, Karki emphasised the closeness between the two neighbouring countries. "There is a lot of respect and love for India. India has helped Nepal a lot," she said.

Speaking about PM Modi, she added, "I have good relations with Indian leaders. I especially want to say, main Modi ji ko namaskar karti hoon (I greet Prime Minister Modi). I have a very good impression of Modi ji."

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday said 23 Odias, who were stranded in Nepal, have been safely rescued and repatriated to India.

"In view of the prevailing unrest in Nepal, 23 Odias who were stranded there have been safely rescued and repatriated to India. By the blessings of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath, and through the coordinated efforts of agencies from both the State and Central Governments, including the Directorate of Odisha Parivar under the Department of Odia Language, Literature & Culture and the PRC Office in New Delhi, the operation was successfully carried out," CM Majhi said on X.
He added, "I extend my sincere gratitude to all authorities and agencies whose coordinated efforts ensured the successful completion of this operation. The State Government remains firmly committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of Odias across the globe." 

As protesters in Nepal stormed parliament this week forcing the prime minister to quit, luxury hotels and residences were attacked by arsonists amid anger at the lavish lifestyle of the elites in one of the world's poorest countries.

The demonstrations, popularly referred to as the "Gen Z" protests as most participants were in their teens or early 20s, have triggered Nepal's worst upheaval in years, forcing unpopular leader KP Sharma Oli to resign on Tuesday, a day after 19 protesters were killed in violence.

While the parliament, the prime minister's office and the Supreme Court were still burning, arsonists also attacked five-star hotels, including the Hilton, the Hyatt Regency and Varnabas Museum Hotel. Read more

As peace returned to Nepal after days of protests against a ban on 26 apps and corruption led to 34 deaths, former defence minister Minendra Rijal admitted that the complacency of political parties and mismanagement gave rise to the violent agitation.

"My heart goes out to the families (of the dead). I hope we all now look at taking the country forward and are able to help them (Gen Z) deliver the aspirations they have for the entire nation," he told NDTV.

Dr Rijal admitted that the government lost the faith of the people, adding that it is important to understand the message and not punish the messenger. Read more

The Sashastra Seema Bal, which guards the India-Nepal border, has caught about 60 persons from various locations along the international front, officials said. Most of them are Nepalese who are suspected of having escaped during jailbreaks during the unrest in their country.

SSB troops caught them from border points in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal over the last two days, the officials told PTI. They have been handed over to the respective state police forces and are being questioned, they said.

The SSB, which functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), guards the 1,751 km-long unfenced India-Nepal front on India's eastern side. It has deployed about 50 battalions, translating to about 60,000 personnel, in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, and Sikkim that share the front with Nepal.

In a strange turn of events in Dhangadhi, the capital of Kailali, Nepal's far Western Province, one of the 692 prisoners who fled the city's jail during the protest surrendered himself. His reason: Fear of getting a double sentence for escaping jail after the next government is formed. 

After deciding to surrender, the prisoner, whose identity has not been disclosed, returned to the facility the next morning after realising his mistake. He was accompanied by two of his family members. 

He realised that even though he's free now, if the police catch him again, it could lead to new charges for jailbreaking, and his punishment could be extended. Read more

A curfew was imposed again in Kathmandu after a two-hour relaxation from 5 pm to 7 pm. 

Armed soldiers of Nepal Army were patrolling the streets of Kathmandu, instructing residents to stay indoors, following a wave of deadly protests in the capital on Thursday.

The Nepali Army conducted checks on vehicles and pedestrians amid an indefinite curfew, imposed to "normalise" the city after mass unrest, news agency ANI reported. 

Nepal's army said Thursday it has recaptured nearly 200 prisoners after mass jailbreaks during deadly protests that toppled the government, a fraction of the thousands on the run, news agency AFP reported.

Around 15,000 detainees escaped from prisons nationwide during the chaos, police said, leaving security forces scrambling to regain control.

It has added to the challenges facing the army and police as they try to restore order in the wake of the most violent protests in decades.

Youth-led Gen Z group, which spearheaded the anti-government protests in Nepal, on Thursday said that Parliament must be dissolved and the Constitution should be amended to reflect the will of the people, as the death toll from the demonstrations increased to 34.

Speaking on the occasion, the Gen Z activists underlined the need to find a solution through dialogue and cooperation.

They warned the old political parties not to use them for their vested interests. "This is purely a civilian movement, so don't try to play politics with this," one activist said.

At least three inmates died during clashes with security personnel in a Nepal jail on Thursday, while more than 15,000 prisoners escaped from more than two dozen prisons across the country since the violent anti-government protests erupted in the Himalayan nation, news agency PTI reported. 

These latest deaths take the number of inmates who died during clashes with security forces to eight since violence erupted on Tuesday as part of the massive anti-government demonstrations led by Gen Z group across Nepal.

The confrontation began when inmates attempted to break out of the facility by causing an explosion using a gas cylinder. Security forces opened fire in order to regain control when three of the inmates were killed, the source said.

Gen Z protesters at the head of the agitation and violent protests in Nepal - in which 31 people have died so far in clashes with the police and Army, and which forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign - have a big decision to make. Whom do they want to lead the expected interim government?

But has the weight of that decision divided the collective?

On Wednesday, media reports from Kathmandu said the protesters had picked ex-Chief Justice and anti-corruption activist Sushila Karki to lead the transition to a new government. Reports said she had begun talks with the Nepal Army which has taken temporary control of the country. Read more

Kul Man Ghising, the engineer who solved Nepal's power crisis, is likely to lead an interim government in the Himalayan nation, after three days of violent anti-corruption 'Gen Z protests' forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to quit.

In a brief statement Thursday afternoon the 'Gen Z protest' group said at least two other names - Kathmandu Mayor Balendra 'Balen' Shah and former Nepal Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki - were considered at a six-hour virtual meeting of protesters.

The choice of Mr Ghising - whom protesters called "a patriot and everyone's favourite" - comes as a surprise. Media reports from Kathmandu said ex-Chief Justice Karki had begun talks with the Army, in temporary control, over forming a new government. Read more

As Nepal faces a new political crisis after violent anti-corruption protests led by 'Gen-Z' this week claimed 30 lives and forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to quit, here's what some of the young demonstrators had to say:

"I was there in parliament house and saw people getting shot in front of me. This protest is about the corruption in the country. Now we have thrown out the government completely. We got what we wanted. My hope is to have new, elected leaders... We don't want old leaders," said 20-year-old student, Pawan Sharma.

Saran Shrestha, 27, said, "We didn't have any employment opportunities. All young, middle-class individuals like me had to move out of the country. I think we did the right thing by protesting, by raising our voice."

Srijana Bhujel, a 19-year-old garment factory worker said, "I hope the future will be free from corruption. I also wish that the millions of young people who have moved abroad will stop doing so."

Hundreds of people crowded Nepal's main airport in Kathmandu on Thursday to get a flight out of the country, as confusion set in over who governs the Himalayan nation after violent protests erupted in the country.

In the capital, residents rushed to buy food staples like rice, vegetables, and meat during the day, when the army briefly lifted a curfew. Armed soldiers were guarding the streets, checking vehicles and offering assistance to those in need.

Many tried to leave the country after the airport reopened late Wednesday and international flights resumed Thursday.

Nepal's President Ramchandra Paudel Thursday, appealed to all sides to cooperate in maintaining peace and said he was making efforts to find a solution to the current political situation within the constitutional framework.

It is the first time the president has spoken about the current turmoil. He was not seen in public after the Gen Z agitating groups burnt the president's office and his private residence on Tuesday.

"I am deliberating and making every effort to find a way out of the current difficult situation in the country within the constitutional framework and to protect democracy and maintain peace and order in the country," said President Paudel.

"I appeal to all parties to be confident that a solution to the problem is being sought as soon as possible to address the demands of the agitating citizens and to cooperate with the work of maintaining peace and order in the country with restraint," he added. 

As anti-establishment protests led by Nepal's Gen-Z continue across the country, young leaders pushed back against attempts to "create a division" amongst them. 

Gen-Z leader Diwakar Dangal said, "We are not capable of taking the leadership, and it will take us time to be mature enough to take the leadership. Attempts are being made to break us. Some of the party members have the misconception that they can infiltrate and create a division. This bloodshed is because of you (old leaders). If people start the bloodshed, then they would not survive. We don't want bloodshed. We want to dissolve the parliament, but not to cancel the constitution."

Representatives of the protesting 'Gen Z' group, Nepalese President Ramchandra Paudel, and Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel were holding talks at the army headquarters in Bhadrakali on Thursday to pick a leader to run an interim government, sources said.

An Army spokesperson confirmed that discussions are ongoing with various stakeholders. He, however, did not provide any names.

"We are holding rounds of talks with different stakeholders. The talks are mainly focused on finding a way out from the current stalemate and at the same time maintaining a law and order situation in the country," the Army spokesperson said.

There were dozens of youths eagerly waiting outside the Army Headquarters to hear the decision as the meeting progressed.

Clashes broke out between GenZ protest groups outside the Nepal Army Headquarters at Jangi Adda in Kathmandu, even as youth-led demonstrators continued efforts to reach a consensus for a leader to lead the Interim Government aimed at restoring stability and peace in the country.

Amid the ongoing Gen-Z protests in Nepal, people from civil society and political parties have come out on the streets to protect democracy and the constitution

Meanwhile, according to Nepal Police Central Spokesperson DIG Vinod Ghimire, out of the 14,307 prisoners who escaped, 1,455 have been re-arrested and sent back to jail. Still 12,852 prisoners are absconding. According to Ghimire, the search for the 573 prisoners who escaped is also going on.

Thirty-one bodies have been brought to Nepal's Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital for postmortem amid the ongoing Gen-Z protests. According to the head of the hospital's forensic department, Dr. Gopal Chaudhary, relatives of 25 people have been contacted. The hospital has stated that the names of both, those who have been identified and those who have not been identified, will be given only after the postmortem.

Curfew continues in Nepal's capital Kathmandu. All major roads in the country have been blocked. Only emergency service vehicles and flight passengers are allowed to move.

Curfew continues in Kathmandu, Nepal. Nepal Army has blocked all major roads. Only emergency service vehicles and flight passengers allowed to move. Media also facing restrictions today. pic.twitter.com/ppuXrnkC7i

— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) September 11, 2025

Nepal's former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been in talks with Nepal Army Chief since this morning. Meanwhile, Gen Z protestors are still trying to reach a consensus on the final formation of the interim government. Negotiations are ongoing at multiple levels.

Amid the ongoing Gen-Z protests in Nepal, former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, has said that the movement has opened the door for the country to move forward on the path of progress.

In a post on X, he wrote, "I have already mentioned this before as well, the Gen-Z movement and the Maoist party's issues are similar. The Gen-Z movement has opened the door for the country to move forward on the path of progress."

मैले यसअघि पनि भनिसकेको छु, जेन-जी आन्दोलन र माओवादी पार्टीको मुद्दा मिल्दोजुल्दो छ। जेन-जी आन्दोलनले देश अग्रगमनको बाटोमा अगाडि बढ्ने ढोका खोलिदिएको छ। यही पृष्ठभूमिमा जेन-जी युवाहरू तथा आम जनसमुदायलाई मेरो अपिल: pic.twitter.com/RyNJiH0p19

— ☭ Comrade Prachanda (@cmprachanda) September 11, 2025

Nepal's army will resume talks on Thursday with "Gen Z" protesters to decide a new interim leader for the Himalayan nation, an army spokesperson said, after angry demonstrations that killed 30 and forced the prime minister to resign.

Soldiers patrolled the quiet streets of Kathmandu, the capital, after its worst protests in years triggered by a social media ban that authorities rolled back after 19 deaths as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to control crowds.

"Initial talks are on and would continue today," Raja Ram Basnet, the spokesperson, told Reuters, referring to the discussions on a new interim leader. "We are trying to normalise the situation slowly."

The deaths from the protests have risen to 30 by Thursday, Nepal's health ministry said, with 1,033 injured.

At least nine pilgrims from Ayodhya who had gone for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are stranded in Nepal due to widespread protests against alleged corruption, district administration officials said.

Ayodhya District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde said the pilgrims are safe but requested the Centre to arrange return flights, noting that their stay is far from the border, making travel by road difficult amid the unrest.

"Some merchants came to meet me today who reported that some pilgrims had gone to China for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, and their return had to be via Nepal. But due to the unrest in Nepal, the 9 Pilgrims are in Nepal and are safe as yet," Funde said at a press conference on Wednesday.

"Since their stay is far from the border, the only option for their return is via flight. I will request the government to make arrangements," he added.

Around 12 to 13 inmates were injured after the Nepalese Army fired shots on Thursday morning to stop a mass escape attempt at the Ramechhap District Prison, The Kathmandu Post reported, citing officials.

According to The Kathmandu Post, citing the Chief District Officer of Ramechhap, Shyam Krishna Thapa, the prisoners broke through several internal locks and tried to force open the main gate before security forces intervened with gunfire.

"Around 12 to 13 inmates were injured after the army opened fire as they reached the gate," he said, as quoted by The Kathmandu Post.

Located in ward 8 of Ramechhap Municipality, the prison houses more than 300 inmates. Police confirmed that all prisoners have been subdued and the situation is now under control.

The death toll in the Gen-Z protests has reached 30. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, based on reports collected from various hospitals across the country, the number of deceased has reached 30.

Ministry spokesperson Dr. Prakash Budhathoki stated that 6 people died at Civil Hospital, 8 at the National Trauma Centre, 3 at Everest Hospital, 2 at Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, 1 at Maharajgunj Teaching Hospital, and 3 at Frontline Hospital during treatment. The bodies of those who died in the Kathmandu Valley have been kept at Maharajgunj Teaching Hospital for postmortem.

Similarly, outside the Kathmandu Valley, 2 people died at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan, and 5 at Bhari Hospital in Banke, totaling 7 deaths, according to spokesperson Budhathoki. The 5 deceased in Banke were juvenile delinquents at the Regional Prison and Juvenile Correction Home in Naubasta. They were killed during action taken by armed police deployed at the prison and juvenile correction home when inmates attempted to escape.

A British YouTuber has gone viral for unexpectedly documenting the dramatic unrest outside Nepal’s Parliament. Harry, best known for his channel We Hate The Cold, captured rare ground-level scenes from Kathmandu as protests spiraled into chaos. His video has crossed more than 3.8 million views.

Wednesday issued a helpline number for its citizens stuck in Nepal amid the violent protests led by Gen Z, forcing Nepali Prime Minister KP Oli to resign.

In a statement, Ahmedabad District Administration advised the citizens to contact the helpline number 079-27560511 for assistance.

"If any citizens of Ahmedabad district are currently on a trip to Nepal, the district administration has requested their relatives to immediately inform the helpline number," the press release from the Resident Additional Collector stated.

"In addition, if any Indian expatriate citizens residing/stuck in Nepal-Kathmandu are in touch, they are advised to contact the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu on the following helpline numbers. District Disaster Management Center - Ahmedabad:- 079 - 27560511, State Disaster Management Center - Gandhinagar :- 079 - 23251900/902/914. Indian Embassy, Kathmandu - Nepal :- +977 - 980 860 2881, +977 - 981 032 6134", it added.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami asked officials to step up vigilance in areas bordering Nepal. Chairing a high-level meeting with officials through video conferencing on Tuesday night, he told them to keep an eye on the activities of anti-social or mischievous elements in their respective areas by conducting intensive checking.

Three districts of Uttarakhand -- Pithoragarh, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar -- border Nepal.

Dhami also asked them to monitor social media so that timely action can be taken on any kind of rumour, misleading information or provocative content. Police in Uttar Pradesh are also on round-the-clock high alert in all districts bordering Nepal.

Nepal's monarchy ended in 2008 when Gyanendra Shah was forced from power, ending 240 years of royal rule. Some public support for the deposed king has since grown -- in tandem with dissatisfaction with ruling politicians.

But despite the extraordinary speed of political events this month, his return remains unlikely.

"The restoration of the monarchy --  even in a ceremonial role -- would pose major risks of a return to autocratic rule", the Crisis Group analyst Ashish Pradhan told AFP.

Communist party veteran KP Sharma Oli, 73, a four-time prime minister, resigned Tuesday in the face of protests. His whereabouts are unknown.

His former coalition ally, 79-year-old Sher Bahadur Deuba of the Nepali Congress –- a five-time prime minister -- has not been seen since unrest erupted.

Oli had struck a deal with Deuba to share power during the current parliamentary term, but both men have now been swept aside by public fury.

Sushila Karki, 73, a former Supreme Court chief justice, is seen by many as a potential interim leader.

Others with traction among the young are Balendra Shah, 35, a rapper-turned-engineer who won Kathmandu’s mayoral race in 2022.

Also key is Sudan Gurung, in his 30s, a leader of youth rights group Hami Nepal.

Sushila Karki, 73, a former Supreme Court chief justice who many see as a potential interim leader, said talks between parties were critical.

"Experts need to come together to figure out the way forward", Karki told AFP. "The parliament still stands."

Constitutionally, President Ramchandra Paudel, 80, holder of the largely cermonial post, should invite the leader of the largest parliamentary party to form a government. But much of the political old guard has vanished from view.

The Himalayan nation became a federal republic in 2008 after a decade-long civil war ended with a peace deal that integrated former Maoist rebels into government. It last held general elections in 2022.

Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah tweets, "My request to dear Gen-Z and all Nepalis: The country is currently in an unprecedented situation. You are now taking steps towards a golden future. Please do not panic at this time; be patient. Now the country is going to get an interim government, which will hold new elections in the country. The job of this interim government is to hold elections and to give the country a new mandate. I fully support your proposal of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki to lead this interim/electoral government. I would like to sincerely respect your understanding, wisdom, and unity. This shows how mature you are. What I want to say to my friends who are rushing to take over the leadership right now is that the country needs your passion, your thinking, your honesty permanently, not temporarily. There will be elections for that. Please don't rush. Honourable President, To protect the historic revolution brought about by Gen Z, an interim government should be formed and parliament dissolved without delay."