Alauddin Mohammad, Joint Member Secretary of the National Citizens Party and Executive Director of the Institute for Policy, Governance and Development, stated that youth discontent is increasing across South Asia. Speaking on Wednesday at a discussion organized by the Policy Lab of Kathmandu University’s School of Management, he said young people are expressing their demands and expectations through various social movements and protests.

The event, titled “Recent Uprisings in South Asia: Context of Economic Growth and Governance,” featured active participation from students, researchers, and faculty members. It was chaired by Dr. Lal Bahadur Pun, Senior Research Fellow and Assistant Professor, with Dr. Ram Narayan Shrestha attending as chief guest. Mohammad noted that while economic growth has been achieved in several South Asian countries, its benefits are not being distributed evenly, and governance weaknesses, corruption, and nepotism are undermining state institutions.

Speakers at the discussion emphasized the need for good governance, transparency, accountability, and inclusive development frameworks, as well as strengthening national unity to address long-term social and institutional challenges.