Impact of Gen Z Protesters in toppling unpopular governments - Watch Thread

[JaDed]

I think they deserve a thread now, while various governments might be involved but credit to them to topple or bring down governments.


Bangladesh
Nepal
and now
Bulgaria is the latest one:

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Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced his resignation on Thursday, following weeks of mass protests over his handling of the economy and government corruption

"Our coalition met, we discussed the current situation, the challenges we face and the decisions we must responsibly make," Zhelyazkov said.

"Our desire is to be at the level that society expects," he added. "Power stems from the voice of the people."

The announcement came minutes before parliament had been set to vote on a no-confidence motion in his government.

Thousands of protesters had been out again in Sofia and other cities on Wednesday night, even after Zhelyazkov withdrew his contentious 2026 budget.

Bulgaria's government resigns after weeks of protests

Why have there been mass protests in Bulgaria?

Among other things, protesters were upset over planned hikes in taxes and social security contributions. Demonstrators have said this money would finance corruption, and that ordinary Bulgarians see little improvement in their daily lives.

Indeed, younger Bulgarians in particular have taken part in the rolling demonstrations, saying they see no way to plan a future in the country.

Even President Rumen Radev had called on the government to resign. In a statement on his official Facebook page, he wrote: "Between the voice of the people and the fear of the mafia. Listen to the public squares!"

Although Radev has limited political power, he must now call on Bulgaria's political parties in parliament to form a new government. In the likely event of them being unable to, he will appoint a caretaker government that will rule until elections can be held.

The country's political crisis comes just ahead of its planned entry into the eurozone on January 1. The controversial budget had been Bulgaria's first to be calculated in euros.

Bulgarian prime minister steps down after mass protests – DW – 12/11/2025

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said his government was listening to the "voice of the people" after weeks of protests calling for him to resign.

www.dw.com

 

[sweep_shot]

Gen Z and millennials are definitely getting things done. They are removing tyrants after tyrants.

Good stuff.

 

[finalfantasy7]

Gen Z and millennials are definitely getting things done. They are removing tyrants after tyrants.

Good stuff.

Modi next

 

[sweep_shot]

Modi next

Hopefully.

 

[Rajdeep]

Modi next

Modi is more popular among Gen Zs and first time voters. The fact that he is PM since 2014 and you guys still unable to come to terms with it and being bitter is amusing to see.

#YehDarrAchaHai

 

[finalfantasy7]

Modi is more popular among Gen Zs and first time voters. The fact that he is PM since 2014 and you guys still unable to come to terms with it and being bitter is amusing to see.

#YehDarrAchaHai

not when the currency is decreasing and hes complicit with holding indian youth jobs at a low rate in india - and migrating about to the west is becoming increasingly harder - they will cast him out

 

[Rajdeep]

not when the currency is decreasing and hes complicit with holding indian youth jobs at a low rate in india - and migrating about to the west is becoming increasingly harder - they will cast him out

The issue is TINA factor in India. It means There Is No Alternative (TINA) at present. This is something everyone understands.

Yes economy and job market is slow now but people realizes if someone else comes into power that will not automatically improve. If anything, looking at their credentials, it will only detoriate further. So people have trust, kare ga to Modi hi.

Add on that, Modi's Hindu first approach in a Hindu majority India meaning - Aayega to Modi hi.

 

[finalfantasy7]

The issue is TINA factor in India. It means There Is No Alternative (TINA) at present. This is something everyone understands.

Yes economy and job market is slow now but people realizes if someone else comes into power that will not automatically improve. If anything, looking at their credentials, it will only detoriate further. So people have trust, kare ga to Modi hi.

Add on that, Modi's Hindu first approach in a Hindu majority India meaning - Aayega to Modi hi.

dont matter is its Hindu first approach, indian companies are well behind thr international counter parts - why do indians leave india for job - cuz indian companies are poor, now with the world declining indians - they are now gonna be looking at a slow market -

Internationally not looking good for india as it is,

 

[JaDed]

As expected .. @finalfantasy7 thinks he knows more about GEn Z of India than Pakistan or Uk.. I maintain this guy is a frustrated Indian

 

[sweep_shot]

dont matter is its Hindu first approach, indian companies are well behind thr international counter parts - why do indians leave india for job - cuz indian companies are poor, now with the world declining indians - they are now gonna be looking at a slow market -

Internationally not looking good for india as it is,

I think Indian youths are very dumb unlike youths in most other countries. They listen to and believe everything their retarded chaiwala says. They don't have the intelligence to spot fake news.

So, it is possible they may not achieve freedom. But, we can always hope.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Simply bringing down a regime is not enough if it is being replaced by another corrupt one. Changing the political makeup of countries in South Asia is extremely difficult and will take some time, because ousting one corrupt government in this part of the world generally just leads to another taking its place. This current phenomenon reminds me a bit of the Arab Spring where several dictatorships in the Middle East fell, only to be replaced by new ones soon after.

The real solution lies in Gen Z and the younger generation championing an alternative political ideology through new and credible political candidates.

 

[JaDed]

Simply bringing down a regime is not enough if it is being replaced by another corrupt one. Changing the political makeup of countries in South Asia is extremely difficult and will take some time, because ousting one corrupt government in this part of the world generally just leads to another taking its place. This current phenomenon reminds me a bit of the Arab Spring where several dictatorships in the Middle East fell, only to be replaced by new ones soon after.

The real solution lies in Gen Z and the younger generation championing an alternative political ideology through new and credible political candidates.

That seems to be the problem in Nepal

 

[Bhaijaan]

Nothing impressive about it.
Just unstable poor nations with broken institutions.

Bangladesh as a nation has been wrecked. They were on a path of development and were growing at 8.2% in 2019 which is now down to 4.2%. Whatever they lost in the last two years they might not even get back as other nations took away the opportunities and have much better systems in place to go further.

 

[sweep_shot]

Simply bringing down a regime is not enough if it is being replaced by another corrupt one. Changing the political makeup of countries in South Asia is extremely difficult and will take some time, because ousting one corrupt government in this part of the world generally just leads to another taking its place. This current phenomenon reminds me a bit of the Arab Spring where several dictatorships in the Middle East fell, only to be replaced by new ones soon after.

The real solution lies in Gen Z and the younger generation championing an alternative political ideology through new and credible political candidates.

In Bangladesh's case, bringing down the regime was necessary because of 3 reasons:

1) The regime turned Bangladesh into an Indian colony. Bangladesh was getting ripped off for an extended period of time.
2) The regime was looting Billions of Dollars.
3) The regime was making oppositions disappear (torture, killing etc.).

Most of Bangladesh wanted Hasina gone and they got what they wanted.

Now whatever the next phase is, that regime change was necessary for Bangladesh.

I don't know about Nepal but I am guessing it is similar there too.

 

[Theanonymousone]

Nothing impressive about it.
Just unstable poor nations with broken institutions.

Bangladesh as a nation has been wrecked. They were on a path of development and were growing at 8.2% in 2019 which is now down to 4.2%. Whatever they lost in the last two years they might not even get back as other nations took away the opportunities and have much better systems in place to go further.

With the protectionist policies trend globally, if countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan wont act quickly, they will never grow with a decent rate.

What the countries are looking at is FTAs that are tailor made for each country. Particularly the larger democracies like the US, UK and EU nations. Bangladesh is not industrialized and hugely depends on textiles which doesn't provide a robust growth. Its not a skilled sector to have good margins or an unlimited scope. They need to diversify which they aren't focusing on.

Name one country that benefitted from a trade deal with China? Because, Chinese focus is to expand their exports. What can Bangladesh offer that Chinese cannot manufacture?? Same case with Pakistan. If they don't industrialize and push for protectionist policies themselves, they will die a slow death.

Simple things like Tariffs on steel, renewables such as solar panels, Auto are mandatory and any deal with China for Bangladesh and Pakistan will exempt these as they are sitting on huge capacities. And Chinese free flow will effectively kill domestic market.

The US-India deal is a perfect example. US is looking for a partner to absorb their agri-based produce and India doesn't want that as it will kills domestic farmers who are very fragmented in nature. Let’s see how it pans out.

All the predictions of 6% GDP growth for Bangladesh is due to pent-up demand from previous years as they grew too slow in 2023-2024 due to political turmoil.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

In Bangladesh's case, bringing down the regime was necessary because of 3 reasons:

1) The regime turned Bangladesh into an Indian colony. Bangladesh was getting ripped off for an extended period of time.
2) The regime was looting Billions of Dollars.
3) The regime was making oppositions disappear (torture, killing etc.).

Most of Bangladesh wanted Hasina gone and they got what they wanted.

Now whatever the next phase is, that regime change was necessary for Bangladesh.

I don't know about Nepal but I am guessing it is similar there too.

Yes, the level of state repression under Sheikh Hasina’s regime was arguably the most Bangladesh has experienced since the military dictatorship era, or even the Mujib years. While it must be acknowledged that Bangladesh made significant economic strides during her tenure, no one in their right mind can justify the systematic suppression of civil liberties and the scale of state repression that prevailed under her rule. She effectively turned Bangladesh into a police state. At the same time,I don't Khaleda Zia and the BNP are any better. They are two sides of the same coin. Ultimately, Bangladeshis need to look beyond this binary and find a credible third option that prioritizes both democratic freedoms and sustainable governance. I'm not as well aware of Bangladesh's political scene to know if there is someone like that.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Modi is more popular among Gen Zs and first time voters. The fact that he is PM since 2014 and you guys still unable to come to terms with it and being bitter is amusing to see.

#YehDarrAchaHai

He is popular among Gen C than Gen Z.

 

[RexRex]

Each new generation keeps getting smarter. I'm sometimes surprised at how much more mature and informed Gen-Z is compared to how millenials were at their current age. Perhaps a legacy of having grown up with the internet.

 

[finalfantasy7]

He is popular among Gen C than Gen Z.

aint gen c like 10 yr olds

 

[finalfantasy7]

Each new generation keeps getting smarter. I'm sometimes surprised at how much more mature and informed Gen-Z is compared to how millenials were at their current age. Perhaps a legacy of having grown up with the internet.

you can thank the whole word for educating you lot, especially china

however not that smart enough to have a good software for phons - keeping copying china and then just buying thr stuff


also you older generatin did literally just believe everything wasa god of thrs - so not much improvement

 

[finalfantasy7]

He is popular among Gen C than Gen Z.

@Rajdeep - typically is never right about anything,

 

[RexRex]

you can thank the whole word for educating you lot, especially china

however not that smart enough to have a good software for phons - keeping copying china and then just buying thr stuff


also you older generatin did literally just believe everything wasa god of thrs - so not much improvement

I have no idea what you're yapping about.

 

[emranabbas]

@Bewal Express

80% of Pakistani public that support Imran khan can topple the the corrupt government of nawaz sharif? no?

 

[Bewal Express]

@Bewal Express

80% of Pakistani public that support Imran khan can topple the the corrupt government of nawaz sharif? no?

So you want the public without guns to fight an army with Nuclear weapons that enjoy killing Muslims for their Zionist paymaster.

 

[finalfantasy7]

I have no idea what you're yapping about.

re read it, it you can't then go away, you dont contribute to anything

 

[JaDed]

I have no idea what you're yapping about.

It’s ok.. he just got up and didn’t know what to type without putting India in it..

 

[sweep_shot]

@Rajdeep - typically is never right about anything,

Agree with this assessment.

 

[RexRex]

It’s ok.. he just got up and didn’t know what to type without putting India in it..

His robotic devotion to exposing the evil Indians must be applauded @finalfantasy7

 

[finalfantasy7]

His robotic devotion to exposing the evil Indians must be applauded @finalfantasy7

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another indina who cant stay on topic, very obsessed on us pakistanis, thrs a thread for that, go find it

 

[finalfantasy7]

Villagers To Hold Day-Long Fast To Protest Top Court's Aravalli Ruling​

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/villagers-to-hold-day-long-fast-to-protest-top-courts-aravalli-ruling-9854775

The two billion-year-old Aravalli range, stretching about 692 km through Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, is northern India's ecological spine and lungs.​

A month after the Supreme Court's November 20 verdict controversially narrowed the definition of Aravalli hills protecting only those over 100 meters in elevation and potentially opening vast stretches to mining, the #SaveAravalli movement has exploded across social media, trending nationwide and rallying thousands from rural communities, environmentalists to politicians.

Hashtags like #SaveAravalli and #SaveAravallisSaveAQI are flooding platforms, with viral posts, profile picture changes (led by figures like former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot), and passionate calls to action, amplifying fears of irreversible ecological damage.

The momentum is spilling into real-world action: environmentalists and rural communities are intensifying their fight with a one-day symbolic fast (upvaas) set for December 21, beginning at 10 am. The protest zeroes in on Tosham Hill in Haryana's Bhiwani district, the northernmost outpost of this timeless range, urging rejection of the height-based rule that could expose lower hills to unchecked mining.

The two billion-year-old Aravalli range, stretching about 692 km through Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, is northern India's ecological spine and lungs. It stands as a vital shield, halting sands and dust from the Thar Desert to prevent widespread desertification, recharging precious groundwater aquifers, and filtering air pollution that plagues the Delhi-NCR region. For communities in all 37 Aravalli districts, its forests provide essential fuelwood, fodder, medicinal herbs, grazing lands, and reliable water sources- lifelines for millions.

Villagers To Hold Day-Long Fast To Protest Top Court's Aravalli Ruling​

The two billion-year-old Aravalli range, stretching about 692 km through Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, is northern India's ecological spine and lungs.​

A month after the Supreme Court's November 20 verdict controversially narrowed the definition of Aravalli hills protecting only those over 100 meters in elevation and potentially opening vast stretches to mining, the #SaveAravalli movement has exploded across social media, trending nationwide and rallying thousands from rural communities, environmentalists to politicians.

Hashtags like #SaveAravalli and #SaveAravallisSaveAQI are flooding platforms, with viral posts, profile picture changes (led by figures like former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot), and passionate calls to action, amplifying fears of irreversible ecological damage.

The momentum is spilling into real-world action: environmentalists and rural communities are intensifying their fight with a one-day symbolic fast (upvaas) set for December 21, beginning at 10 am. The protest zeroes in on Tosham Hill in Haryana's Bhiwani district, the northernmost outpost of this timeless range, urging rejection of the height-based rule that could expose lower hills to unchecked mining.

The two billion-year-old Aravalli range, stretching about 692 km through Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, is northern India's ecological spine and lungs. It stands as a vital shield, halting sands and dust from the Thar Desert to prevent widespread desertification, recharging precious groundwater aquifers, and filtering air pollution that plagues the Delhi-NCR region. For communities in all 37 Aravalli districts, its forests provide essential fuelwood, fodder, medicinal herbs, grazing lands, and reliable water sources- lifelines for millions.


However, the Supreme Court's acceptance of a Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) committee recommendation defines "Aravalli Hills" strictly as landforms rising at least 100 meters above local relief, including slopes and adjacent areas. An internal Forest Survey of India (FSI) assessment reveals this excludes over 90 per cent of the range. In Rajasthan alone, only 1,048 out of 12,081 mapped hills (8.7 per cent) meet the threshold.

Neelam Ahluwalia, founding member of People for Aravalli, said, "At a time when courts in countries like Ecuador, Colombia, New Zealand, and Bangladesh have delivered landmark judgments recognising legal rights and personhood for 'nature and specific ecosystems' to enable their protection, we are deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision that effectively sentences the Aravalli range to death. The Aravalli needs strict protection, not definitions that exclude most areas from legal safeguards."

Ahluwalia spoke during the 'Clean Air - My Right' conference organised by Delhi Youth Congress on December 17, where activists presented on the range's degradation due to mining, real estate and waste dumping.

The Aravalli Virasat Jan Abhiyaan, launched on December 11 (International Mountain Day), has mobilised broad support. Delegations have met MPs in Delhi, submitting memorandums urging parliamentary discussion.

Youth leader Virendra Mor from Rajasthan Kisan Mazdoor Noujawan Sangh recounted, "A delegation met senior leaders of the Indian National Congress. We also met Rajya Sabha MP Shri Raj Kumar Roat from the Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP). Raj Kumar Roat assured our team that his regional party will strengthen ground-level opposition to the Supreme Court's decision as this ruling adversely affects the rights and livelihoods of millions of tribal people. The cultural identity, livelihood, and survival of all tribal and rural communities depend directly on the health of the Aravalli hills, forests, and natural resources."

Lokesh Bhiwani, founder of Stand With Nature, added, "This ruling can cause irreversible damage to north-western India's only barrier against desertification, critical water recharge zones, pollution control hubs, wildlife habitats, and public health. We also demand that the government declare the entire 692-km Aravalli range as a 'significant ecological area'. All types of mining must be stopped immediately."

While the court paused new mining leases pending a sustainable management plan, activists warn the narrowed definition risks irreversible harm to one of the world's oldest mountain ranges.