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Nepal witnessed a fresh wave of youth-led protests on Tuesday as Gen Z demonstrators took to the streets for a second consecutive day, demanding accountability, anti-corruption measures, and the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The unrest, which erupted after a controversial government decision and a social media blackout, turned violent with protesters storming homes of political leaders and torching the private residence of Communication Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung in Sunakothi, Lalitpur.

Despite the government lifting the social media ban on Monday evening, protests continued unabated. The unrest, largely driven by college and school students, has been marked by clashes with police, who resorted to firing at multiple locations to disperse the crowds.

Police and local authorities also used water cannons, tear gas, and imposed curfews in parts of Kathmandu, including Kalanki and Baneshwor, as well as in Lalitpur’s Chapagaun-Thecho area. Demonstrators blocked roads by burning tyres and shouted slogans such as “KP Chor, Desh Chhod” and “Take action against corrupt leaders,” voicing frustration over corruption, dwindling economic opportunities, and the recent online blackout.

The Nepal government updated the casualty figures, reporting 18 deaths and 250 injuries during Monday’s protests. In response to the escalating situation, PM Oli called the demonstrations an “unpleasant situation” and blamed the unrest on “ambiguity between the thinking” of the younger generation.

Expressing condolences, he assured that a committee would probe the incident and submit a report within 15 days to recommend measures to prevent similar occurrences.

The protests have also triggered regional security measures. The India-Nepal border has been placed on alert, with the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) closely monitoring developments to prevent spillover of violence into Indian territory. Officials clarified that the alert is preventive and the situation remains under control.

The protests follow a government order that blocked 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and Reddit, citing non-compliance with local registration requirements. The restrictions, combined with entrenched corruption and governance grievances, have fueled widespread anger among Nepal’s youth, prompting them to demand urgent reforms and accountability from the administration.

As the demonstrations continue, curfews remain in place in several districts, and authorities are bracing for further unrest while coordinating relief and law enforcement efforts to restore order.

New Delhi [India] September 10 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday issued a travel advisory for Indian citizens in view of the prevailing situation in Nepal.

In its statement, the MEA urged Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Nepal until the situation stabilises. Those already in the country have been advised to remain indoors, avoid stepping out on the streets, and follow all local safety advisories issued by the Nepalese authorities and the Embassy of India in Kathmandu.

The ministry also shared emergency contact numbers for assistance. The Embassy of India in Kathmandu can be reached on these contact numbers: +977-980 860 2881 (also available on WhatsApp) and +977-981 032 6134 (also available on WhatsApp).

“Indian citizens presently in Nepal are advised to shelter in their current places of residence, avoid going out onto the streets and exercise all due caution,” the MEA statement said.

Meanwhile, the government held a meeting of the Cabinet Committee to discuss developments in Nepal. The meeting was held after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s return from his aerial survey of flood-affected areas of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.

PM Modi said in a post on X that the violence in Nepal is heart-rending and he is anguished that many young people have lost their lives. He said stability, peace and prosperity of Nepal are of utmost importance to India and urged “brothers and sisters in Nepal to support peace”.

“On my return from Himachal Pradesh and Punjab today, a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security discussed the developments in Nepal. 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 Modi said.

There is unrest in Nepal following anti-government protests and Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned.

Over the past two days, Gen Z demonstrations have escalated sharply, resulting in at least 19 deaths and more than 500 injuries in clashes around the Federal Parliament and other parts of Kathmandu. Demonstrators torched several government buildings, including the parliament. (ANI)

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