there are 2 main triggers/reasons:

1. A government ban on social media: The Nepalese government issued a nationwide ban on over two dozen social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter). The official reason given was the failure of these companies to register and comply with new regulations. However, many critics saw this as an attempt to curb freedom of expression and silence online dissent.

2. Widespread frustration over corruption and nepotism: The social media ban was the spark that ignited a deeper, underlying anger. A viral "nepo kid" trend on platforms like TikTok and Reddit had been highlighting the lavish lifestyles of the children of political elites, contrasting it with the economic struggles of ordinary citizens. This fueled public outrage and demands for greater accountability, transparency, and systemic reform.
sounds familiar?

i think climbers would rather pay the additional fee and get someone like this guy to do the job

the climbers and the sherpa is already hard enough climbing and descending, they rather give drone for the garbage job