External Affairs Ministry Advises Indian Nationals in Nepal to Exercise Caution
India on Tuesday issued an advisory for its citizens in Nepal as the violent youth-led Gen Z protests shook the neighbouring country, leaving at least 20 dead and over 300 injured. In the advisory, New Delhi has urged Indians living in Nepal to exercise caution and follow the guidelines issued by authorities.
In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it was closely monitoring the developments in Nepal since yesterday and expressed sorrow over the loss of young lives.
“We are closely monitoring the developments in Nepal since yesterday and are deeply saddened by the loss of many young lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased. We also wish a speedy recovery for those who were injured,” the statement said.
“We have also taken note that authorities have imposed curfew in Kathmandu and several other cities of Nepal. Indian nationals in Nepal are advised to exercise caution and adhere to the steps and guidelines issued by the Nepali authorities,” it added.
Describing India as a “close friend and neighbour”, the statement also called on all parties in Nepal to exercise restraint and resolve disputes through dialogue.
The unrest erupted after Nepal’s government banned 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and X, prompting mass demonstrations, particularly by the Gen Z population. The KP Sharma Oli-led government clarified its stance that the social media sites were banned to bring them under regulation.
