The Nepal Army, currently overseeing the country’s overall security situation, has initiated preliminary negotiations with representatives of the Gen-Z protest movement. According to sources, more than a dozen self-proclaimed representatives of the movement visited the Army Headquarters and met with Nepal Army Chief Ashok Sigdel.

Both Army Chief Sigdel and President Ram Chandra Poudel had earlier called on the protesters to engage in dialogue. During the meeting, the Army Chief reportedly urged the group to select a consensual representative for more focused negotiations.

Following the meeting, Gen-Z youth activists have turned to the social media platform Discord to continue internal discussions. Since early morning, they have been deliberating on choosing a representative and formulating a unified set of demands for the movement.

Political parties have begun responding after some protesters attacked leaders and residences belonging to the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML. In a press statement, the Nepali Congress—the largest party in the 275-member House of Representatives—condemned the violence and urged President Poudel to initiate dialogue among political parties.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned, but it remains unclear whether he continues to serve as a caretaker Prime Minister. Both Oli and President Poudel are currently under the protection of the Nepal Army. Since midnight on Tuesday, the Army has assumed control of national security operations, including the mobilization of Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force.

Uncertainty looms over whether the Army will assume full control or if a civilian government will be formed. Protesters are calling for the dissolution of both the constitution and parliament—demands that mainstream political parties strongly oppose. Despite the turmoil, one outcome appears increasingly likely: the formation of an interim government with a commitment to hold early elections.