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Nepals youth face a severe jobs crisis, with unemployment at 20.6% and millions seeking work abroad. Three million Nepalis are now overseas, sending home billions in remittances. A surge in departures coincides with political unrest and low local wages. Villages are left nearly empty, and families borrow heavily for trips abroad. Major parties promise new jobs, but many doubt their ability to deliver. Remittances have increased, but havent sparked job creation or higher productivity. As elections approach, the exodus continues, with youth focused on survival rather than voting.

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