India has reacted to the developments in Nepal and said it is closely monitoring the situation. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said that the government is deeply saddened by the loss of many young lives and called for the issue to be resolved peacefully.
Violent protest representation image (ANI)
Nepal Tuesday is witnessing more violent protests, with reports coming in of vandalism and clashes from several parts of the country. At least 19 people were killed and over 300 were injured on Monday during anti-government demonstrations over social media ban and alleged corruption, mainly in the capital Kathmandu.
Protesters today torched the private residence of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at Balkot in Bhaktapur. The PM is reported to be safe at the Prime Minister’s residence at Balwatar. Agitators also set the ruling party offices, CM office and buildings in Janakpur on fire as violent protests continued today.
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According to reports from the Himalayan nation, protesters also targeted the houses of ministers, political leaders and the central bank governor. The Kathmandu Post reported that the ruling Nepali Congress party’s office in Balkhu area of the city was set on fire.
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The house of Minister for Communication and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung was also vandalised and set afire; stones were pelted at the residences of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel and Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Biswo Paudel; and the house of former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was also attacked.
Protesters also attempted to target the house of former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba in Budhanilkantha but were prevented from doing so. They also hurled stones at the residence of main opposition leader and CPN-MC chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
It was further reported that residences of chief ministers, provincial ministers and other leaders in various districts were also targeted by protesters despite strict security measures being in place.
Meanwhile, all flights have been cancelled at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu due to security concerns.
Nepal’s Home Minister and Agriculture Minister have already resigned over the crackdown on Gen Z protesters and there are now calls for Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to step down. Several other ministers and leaders are also reported to have quit from their posts.
#WATCH | Nepal: Protesters chase and pelt stones at security personnel in Kathmandu, as the demonstrations turn violent.
Protesters are demonstrating against alleged corruption. pic.x.com/v4BYEd03Xe
— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2025
PM Oli has, meanwhile, called for an all-party meeting this evening to review the unfolding crisis. “I am in dialogue with the relevant parties to assess the situation and find a meaningful conclusion. For that, I have also called an all-party meeting at 6 pm today. I humbly request all brothers and sisters to remain calm in this difficult situation,” he said in an appeal for peace.
In light of the escalating tensions, authorities in Kathmandu have reimposed an indefinite curfew, just hours after restrictions were briefly lifted. Similar curbs have also been enforced in other parts of the country.
The government, facing mounting pressure, had on Monday evening announced the withdrawal of its ban on most social media platforms. The decision came after an emergency Cabinet meeting, with the Minister for Communication and Information Technology confirming that the ban was being lifted.
#WATCH | Kathmandu | Visuals from outside the Nepali Parliament this morning.
Protestors vandalised the Parliament gate yesterday as the demonstration turned violent in Kathmandu, as people staged a massive protest against alleged corruption and the ban on Facebook, Instagram,… pic.x.com/uQY94WBkT1
— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2025
Despite this, unrest continued. Nepalese media reported that protesters today blocked several roads outside Parliament, in Kalanki, and at other locations in Kathmandu. During yesterday’s protest, the Nepalese security forces and police had resorted to firing to quell protests, leaving 19 dead in Kathmandu and Itahari, the worst crackdown on protesters in Nepal in years.
Nepal had imposed the ban on several social media platforms last week after those failed to comply with government directions to register with the country’s Information Technology and Communications ministry.
Meanwhile, India has reacted to the developments in Nepal and said it is closely monitoring the situation. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said that the government is deeply saddened by the loss of many young lives and called for the issue to be resolved peacefully.
The MEA further advised Indian nationals in Nepal to exercise caution in view of the prevailing situation.
“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 families of deceased. We also wish speedy recovery for those who were injured. As a close friend and neighbour, we hope that all concerned will exercise restraint and address any issues through peaceful means and dialogue.
“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,” the MEA said.
A spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General also stated that the United Nations is following the situation in Nepal with a lot of concern.
“It’s critical that the authorities, the government, protect and respect the rights of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. I think security forces, as our High Commissioner for Human Rights said, must comply with the basic principles on the use of force. We’re obviously very saddened by the loss of life. Nepal enjoys a very vibrant democracy and active civic space, and I think it’s important that the government and those who are demonstrating meet and try to move on and discuss the issues in a peaceful manner,” the spokesperson said.
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