Narendra Modi chairs Cabinet Committee on Security to discuss situation in Nepal

Modi wrote on X: “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," he said.

The Indian government has advised its citizens to defer their plans to visit Nepal until the situation stabilises.

The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement: "In view of the developing situation in Nepal, Indian citizens are advised to defer travel there until the situation has stabilised."

The statement further said: "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."

"They are also advised to follow local safety advisories from Nepal authorities as well as the Embassy of India in Kathmandu. In case of any assistance required, please call the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, on the following helpline numbers," the statement said.

Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday after two days of violent anti-corruption protests led by Gen Z demonstrators left 19 people dead and over 400 injured, media reports said.

The announcement came after protesters vandalised several vital offices including the Parliament building, residences of leaders and protests spread across other cities, continuing demonstrations that began after Monday’s crackdown on the Gen Z protests, according to The Kathmandu Post.

Oli was serving his fourth term as prime minister since July 2024 with the backing of the Nepali Congress.

Oli’s resignation was a key demand of the protesters, though his exit does not automatically dissolve the government. Under Nepal’s system, the President — currently Ram Chandra Poudel — is head of state and government.

Former Nepal Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal's wife Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar died of her injuries after she was burnt alive at her house which was set on fire as the Gen-Z protests against social media ban and corruption turned violent on Tuesday, media reports said.

The incident took place at Khanal's house in the Dallu area of Kathmandu, the capital city.

Chitrakar was rushed to the Kirtipur Burn Hospital where he died while being treated, family sources said as reported by NDTV.