The Emergence of Digital Mobilization In spite of the ban, the protesters, who were mostly Generation Z, discovered ways to bypass the ban. They made use of VPNs and the limited platforms that were still available, such as TikTok, to mobilize and organize. The protests turned violent and claimed a huge number of lives very quickly, worsening public anger and prompting the Prime Minister's resignation. Discord as a Digital Parliament In the wake of the political meltdown, a fresh, and surprising, chapter took place. The youth movement, rallying under the heading "Youth Against Corruption," made its way to Discord. This chat forum, initially infamous for its gaming forums, was the de facto "parliament" in which more than 145,000 members debated and voted on a new temporary leader. Following a series of emotive debates and surveys, they chose former Chief Justice Sushila Karki to head the government of transition. Her appointment, due to her standing ...
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