Something extraordinary is happening right at India's doorstep, yet the country seems determined to ignore it. In September, young protesters in Nepal forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to step down. This came just over a year after Bangladesh's monsoon revolution removed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power, and three years after Sri Lanka's aragalaya movement toppled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in 2022. These aren't random events—they're part of a youth-led uprising that's reshaping South Asia while India focuses on becoming a global power.

What makes these movements striking is their leadership. Generation Z, armed with smartphones and frustration, is taking to the streets. In Nepal, over 25% of the population is under 15, the average age is just 25, and one-fifth of young peopl

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