Bought with hard-earned wages from serving in the Russian army, the blood-soaked shoe of 28-year-old Prakash Bohara now stands as an enduring icon of the Gen Z movement.

Famed for grilling politicians, Kharel takes charge of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, facing a new role where he must answer.

Youths take to the streets demanding good governance, with actors and singers voicing solidarity and urging participation.