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flag Nepal's economy plunged after protests over internet restrictions and corruption, with GDP forecast at 2.1%, 15,000 jobs lost, and tourism down 18%.

flag Nepal faces severe economic fallout after September protests sparked by social media restrictions, economic stagnation, and corruption, resulting in 76 deaths and over $278 million in damages. flag Foreign investment collapsed 91% to $14 million, nearly 15,000 jobs were lost, and the World Bank cut its 2025 GDP forecast to 2.1% while raising poverty to 6.6%. flag Tourism and retail suffered heavily, with visitor numbers down 18% and hotel occupancy in Pokhara dropping over 90%. flag Remittances surged temporarily but failed to offset broader instability. flag Economic activity remains at about half capacity, with many workers like Kamal Gautam unemployed and struggling, as uncertainty looms ahead of the March 5 elections.

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