Nepal descended into political turmoil on Tuesday after Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli resigned, as Gen Z-led demonstrations intensified across Kathmandu and other regions. Protesters stormed government buildings, including Parliament and the Prime Minister’s Office, and set ablaze the private residences of President Ram Chandra Poudel, Oli, and several former premiers. In response to the escalating crisis, the Nepal Army and top security officials jointly appealed for calm, urging dialogue as the only path to restore order. The Army vowed to safeguard the country’s sovereignty, independence, and the lives and property of its citizens while closely monitoring the Gen Z-led movement.
Gen Z Protest: Army patrolling streets to maintain security
Nepal Army personnel have been deployed across major cities, including the Kathmandu Valley, since early morning. Through loudspeakers, they urged people to refrain from joining demonstrations and to cooperate in maintaining peace and security.
Protest in Nepal: India closely monitoring situation to prevent anti-India sentiment
According to exclusive information accessed by India Today from top intelligence sources, Indian agencies are closely tracking the situation in Nepal to prevent the spread of anti-India sentiment, similar to trends recently seen in Bangladesh. They are monitoring social media and other platforms to detect and counter any potential threats to Indian interests.
Officials also fear that the unrest in Nepal could spill over, fuelling similar demonstrations among India’s youth. Agencies are therefore keeping a tight watch on online activity and other channels to safeguard internal stability.
Nepal News: PM Modi appeals for peace
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described the protests in Nepal and the deaths of 20 demonstrators as “heart-wrenching”. In a post on X written in Nepali, Modi said he was “deeply disturbed” by the loss of young lives, stressing that Nepal’s stability, peace and prosperity were of utmost importance. He also appealed to the people of Nepal to maintain peace and order.
Gen Z Protest: Nepal Army takes control of Kathmandu airport
The Nepal Army on Tuesday assumed control of Tribhuvan International Airport after protesters attempted to breach its premises in the evening.
Flight operations were partially suspended as a precaution. Air India, which runs six daily services between New Delhi and Kathmandu, cancelled four flights. IndiGo and Nepal Airlines also called off their Delhi–Kathmandu services for the day.
Protest in Nepal: Army chief meets with protesters
On the initiative of the Nepal Army, the Army chief held midnight talks with the Gen Z protesters to understand their demands. Today, preparations are underway for talks between President Ramchandra Paudel and Gen Z representatives, with the Army mediating as the unrest contin
