Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the escalating crisis in Nepal, where violent protests have claimed several lives, many of them young demonstrators.
Expressing anguish over the unrest, the Prime Minister stressed the need for peace, stability, and prosperity in the neighbouring country. “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,” Modi posted on X.
The CCS discussions underscored India’s concern for regional stability and its commitment to peace in South Asia. Authorities have stepped up security along the Indo-Nepal border, while Indian citizens in Nepal have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and remain indoors.
Nepal is currently reeling from one of its worst political crises in years, sparked by the government’s decision to ban 26 social media platforms. The move triggered massive youth-led demonstrations, dubbed the “Gen Z movement,” which escalated into violent clashes with security forces. At least 19 people have been killed and over 300 injured after police reportedly opened fire and used tear gas to disperse crowds.
Though the ban has now been lifted, the unrest has forced several ministers to resign, including Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli. Reports suggest President Ram Chandra Poudel has also stepped down. With flights to and from Kathmandu suspended and the Army deployed to control the situation, Nepal remains on edge.
