US EditionPM Modi Reacts to Heart-Rending Violence in Nepal, Says Stability Is of ‘Utmost Importance’, ‘I Humbly Appeal To…’
At least 22 people have died amid protests driven by youth unemployment and corruption accusations, while political instability deepens following the Prime Minister's resignation.
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed for peace after chairing a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting and wrote, `The violence in Nepal is heart-rending... I humbly appeal to all my brothers and sisters in Nepal to support peace`.
- The unrest began when organisers say Gen Z demonstrators resisted a sudden social media ban, accusing the government of corruption, inequality, and neglecting young Nepalis' job prospects amid curfew orders.
- Authorities say clashes left at least 19 people dead, injured around 100, and fires burned Parliament, the President's Office, and the house of former PM Jhala Nath Khanal, where his wife died from burn injuries.
- President Ramchandra Paudel has responded by consulting to select a new premier and calling protest leaders for talks, the Nepal Army assumed security operations, and the Ministry of External Affairs advised Indian nationals in Nepal to shelter indoors on Tuesday.
- Regionally, Nepal's fragile politics, since the 2008 abolition of the monarchy and 14 governments, tests its democratic framework amid regional tensions with India and China.
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'The violence in Nepal is heart-rending. I am anguished that many young people have lost their lives. The stability, peace and prosperity of Nepal are of utmost importance to us. I humbly appeal to all my brothers and sisters in Nepal to support peace,' PM Narendra modi stated in a post on social media X. 📰 ‘Nepal Violence Is Heart-Rending’: PM Narendra Modi Issues 1st Statement on Gen Z Stir in Neighbouring Country; Appeals for Stability, Peac…
PM Modi Calls for Peace Amidst Escalating Unrest in Nepal
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence in Nepal, following anti-government protests that have claimed numerous lives. As Nepal's political turmoil intensifies, India urges restraint and dialogue to restore peace and stability in the Himalayan nation.
PM Modi expresses anguish over violence in Nepal, appeals for peace and stability
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday voiced deep concern over the escalating turmoil in Nepal, where widespread anti-government protests have claimed the lives of many young people. After reviewing rain-related damage in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to assess the situation in Nepal, which has been gripped by violent demonstrations. Stressing India’s long-standing commitment to its ne…
PM Modi reacts to heart-rending violence in Nepal, says stability is of ‘utmost importance’, ‘I humbly appeal to…’
PM Modi urged for peace as the Nepal protests entered Day 2, with protesters burning down buildings in response to Monday's police brutality that killed 19.
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