Nepal’s Telecommunications Authority at midnight on Sept. 4 blocked 26 social media platforms — including X, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Gen Z, facing limited opportunities, rising prices and the disruption of online education due to the social media ban, felt betrayed by unfulfilled electoral promises. “Of course LGBTQ people also joined the Gen Z protest, our friend also joined the protest,” said Maharjan. It will change everything.”Maharjan told the Blade that she and the LGBTQ community were elated when they learned of Oli’s resignation and the subsequent departure of other ministers. “The rights enshrined in the constitution are equal for everyone including the LGBTQ community.