Sudan Gurung plans to contest Nepal's March general elections after leading youth demonstrations that forced out the previous administration. The 36-year-old activist gained national attention during protests that began when authorities banned major social media platforms. His grassroots movement expanded beyond the initial digital censorship complaints to address government corruption and alleged state brutality against demonstrators. Gurung said he will campaign as part of a collective rather than seeking office as an individual candidate.
The protest leader wants to strengthen Nepal's tourism industry and maintain balanced relationships with neighboring India and China. His organization has established legal and communications teams while gathering policy proposals from citizens across the country. Gurung acknowledged facing threats and surveillance but dismissed attempts at intimidation. He called for accelerated investigations into corruption cases and protester deaths before the upcoming vote.
The protest leader wants to strengthen Nepal's tourism industry and maintain balanced relationships with neighboring India and China. His organization has established legal and communications teams while gathering policy proposals from citizens across the country. Gurung acknowledged facing threats and surveillance but dismissed attempts at intimidation. He called for accelerated investigations into corruption cases and protester deaths before the upcoming vote.
