BJP national president Nitin Nabin met with a delegation from Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) on Tuesday to discuss mobilizing youth voters [1].
The meeting highlights a growing interest among regional political leaders in harnessing the demographic shift toward Gen-Z to stabilize and advance democratic transitions [1].
The RSP delegation was led by chairman Rabi Lamichhane during their visit to India [2]. The discussions focused on how the energy of the youngest generation of voters can be directed toward constructive political participation [1].
Nabin emphasized the scale of the opportunity presented by this demographic. "If one can channel Gen-Z’s energy toward a constructive process, it can hold tremendous potential," Nabin said [1].
The BJP leader said that these dynamics are particularly relevant to the democratic transition occurring in Nepal [2]. By drawing parallels between the two nations, the leaders explored strategies to integrate young citizens into the formal political process, rather than leaving them on the periphery of governance [1].
The exchange occurred amid various political discussions regarding the influence of new political movements in the region. The RSP and BJP leaders focused on the necessity of transforming youth energy into a sustainable political force [1].
“If one can channel Gen-Z’s energy toward a constructive process, it can hold tremendous potential.”
This meeting signals a strategic effort by established and emerging political parties in South Asia to institutionalize youth activism. By focusing on Gen-Z, the BJP and RSP are attempting to prevent political alienation among young voters and instead redirect that energy into party-led democratic frameworks to ensure long-term stability.
