VOI Today: Could Indonesia Be Like Nepal? Riot Demo Until The President Resigns

JAKARTA - Inspired by Indonesia, the demonstration in Nepal was more chaotic and sparked a political crisis. The President and the Prime Minister withdrew. The DPR Building until the president's house was burned down.

What sparked the action in Nepal? Citing AFP, on Friday, September 5, the Nepalese government blocked access to 26 social media platforms. This move sparked protests from activists and students who accused the government of being authoritarian and trying to silence the voices of the people, especially those related to the widespread corruption issue.

The demonstrators, calling themselves "Gen Z", imitated similar actions in Indonesia by carrying the One Piece flag as a symbol of resistance. On Monday, September 8, tensions peaked. Police used rubber bullets, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse the crowd trying to push into the parliament building. This action killed at least 19 people and injured hundreds more, including the police.

On Tuesday, September 9, the masses not only set fire to the parliament building, but also attacked and burned the private residence of KP Prime Minister Sharma Oli and President Ram Chandra Poudel. Citing the Times of India, the wife of former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, even died after his house was burned by the masses. In a viral video, Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad was thrown into the river, chased by the masses until he was paraded into the masses.

Reported from the BBC, as of September 11, 2025, the total death toll from the riots as of Wednesday reached 30 people, and more than 1,000 people were injured.

The question is, is Nepal's demonstration inspired by demonstrations in Indonesia? Why is the demonstration in Nepal more chaotic? Can Indonesia be like Nepal? What should the Indonesian government do so that riots do not occur like in Nepal?

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