'Jai Nepal': This boy went viral for his Hitler-style speech, 6 months later, he's leading Gen Z protest in Kathmandu
Edited By Gulshan Parveen
Published: Sep 09, 2025,
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The boy named Avishkar Raut went viral for his fearless speech on corruption in Nepal during a school function. His "Jai Nepal" speech set the internet on fire.
Remember a Nepalese boy who went viral for his bold Adolf Hitler-style speech in March? Well, now that the boy is leading the Gen Z protest in Kathmandu, which has shaken the political structure of the country. The boy named Avishkar Raut went viral for his fearless speech on corruption in Nepal during a school function. His "Jai Nepal" speech set the internet on fire - not knowing that it would be the centre of a massive protest six months later that not only killed multiple people, but also made the Prime Minister and prominent heads of state resign from their positions.
A video of the protest was circulated on social media, which showed Raut actively participating in the protest, holding a mike and chanting slogans. A pool of young students was seen right behind him.
Nepalese President Ram Chandra Poudel has accepted Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s resignation but said his cabinet will “continue to run the government until a new Council of Ministers is formed.” He called for calm, saying the country is facing a "difficult situation.”
“As Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s resignation has already been accepted, there is a need for cooperation of all sides who love the country, people and democracy, to find a solution to the current stalemate,” the president said. He said the current cabinet will function under Article 77 (3) of the Constitution until a new one takes charge.
Who is Balen Shah, Gen Z's pick for Nepal PM?
As the Gen Z protest in Nepal has escalated, the prime minister of the country, KP Oli, has resigned and reportedly fled Nepal. Amid this, one name that is emerging as the next PM of Nepal is Balen Shah - a rapper turned politician. In one of his songs, Shah wrote, "All those who protect the country are fools. All leaders are thieves, looting the country and eating it up". Currently, he is the Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. After KP Oli's resignation, Shah wrote on Facebook on Tuesday (September 9) that since the Prime Minister has already stepped down, protesters must avoid further loss of life and property.
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