Authorities in Nepal have imposed a strict curfew in parts of Bara district after fresh clashes broke out between Gen Z protestors and supporters of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli’s CPN-UML party. The district administration confirmed the curfew will remain in effect until 8 pm local time on Thursday to prevent further violence and restore normalcy. The situation worsened on Wednesday when both young protestors and CPN-UML workers held simultaneous rallies in the Simara region. Tensions quickly escalated into physical confrontations, including areas near the local airport, forcing officials to intervene with emergency restrictions.

Police spokesperson Abi Narayan Kafle stated that the condition is now under control and no major injuries have been reported. However, the renewed clashes have raised concerns about stability in the Himalayan nation, which has been dealing with political turmoil since the September Gen Z uprising.

Prime minister Sushila Karki urged citizens and political parties to avoid unnecessary provocation and maintain peace ahead of the national elections scheduled for March 5, 2026. In her statement, she emphasized that security forces have been instructed to exercise restraint while ensuring order. She also held discussions with leaders from more than 110 political parties to encourage unity and smooth electoral preparations, expressing a desire to see the nation guided by a new and visionary generation.

The Gen Z-led protests earlier in September left at least 76 people dead after outrage erupted over a temporary government ban on social media. Although the ban was the immediate trigger, the unrest reflected deeper frustrations over corruption, unemployment, and economic stagnation. Demonstrators targeted government offices, courts, and parliament buildings, ultimately leading to the ousting of former prime minister Oli. The interim government under Karki now faces the challenge of preventing a resurgence of violence while navigating the transition toward democratic elections.