I was in Kathmandu for a few days in the aftermath of the Gen Z protests. During this sojourn, I had the opportunity to speak with some friends, which helped me understand the nature of current public debates about the future of Nepal. I observed a mixed feeling of optimism and caution among the people I talked with. While I am positive about the political change that the protests have brought about, I think Nepal (especially the Gen Z) needs to examine certain assumptions more seriously. In the following, I present a list of assumptions and my views on them. In my opinion, these assumptions need more in-depth debates/discussions.
