Kathmandu, Former President Bidhya Devi Bhandari is scheduled to visit injured individuals at the Police Hospital this afternoon who were hurt during the Gen-Z protests on Bhadra 23 and 24 (September 8–9, 2025). The protests, which began on the 23rd, turned violent when police opened fire, resulting in 19 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The situation escalated further on the 24th, turning even more chaotic and violent.

The Gen-Z movement protested across the country, demanding the reinstatement of suspended social media, an end to corruption, establishment of good governance, accountability, and transparency.

Former President Bhandari's personal secretary, Raj Kumar Rai, informed that she will visit the Police Hospital at 4:30 PM today. During the protests, Bhandari's residence was set ablaze and destroyed by demonstrators. Alongside her, residences of other key political figures including former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Maoist Center Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda), and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba were also torched and reduced to ruins.

So far, the death toll from the Gen-Z protests has reached 74 people, with over 200 injured receiving treatment in various hospitals across Kathmandu. Bhandari is planning to meet with those receiving medical care.

As the movement settles, many political leaders who had gone into military or family protection are now beginning to emerge. Just yesterday, KP Oli moved out of a military barrack and into a rented house. His own residence was also rendered uninhabitable after it was set on fire by protestors. Meanwhile, Congress President Deuba and his spouse remain hospitalized after being injured in an attack during the protests.

Due to the dire situation, the then-government was ousted, and the Gen-Z protesters formed a new interim government under the leadership of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki. The new government, however, is yet to be fully formed. PM Karki's current cabinet consists of only four members, while she holds 15 ministries herself. Discussions are underway to expand and complete the cabinet.

It is yet to be decided who will join Karki’s cabinet, and the search for new potential ministers is ongoing. Her leadership has sparked hope among the Nepali public, and her government is seen as a potential agent of real change.

Reportedly, PM Karki is preparing to include individuals from outside traditional politics in her cabinet. She has been given a six-month mandate to conduct fresh elections and hand over power to an elected government.