PM Modi  expressed deep sorrow over the ongoing violence in Nepal. He described the protests as ‘heart-wrenching’ in a social media post. “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 Prime Minister said, appealing for peace.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Nepal’s stability, peace, and prosperity are of utmost importance. I humbly appeal to all my brothers and sisters in Nepal to maintain peace and order.”

Nepal plunged into political turmoil as Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned following the ongoing massive protest led by Gen Z that left 19 dead and more than 300 injured. As authorities struggled to regain control, party offices, political leaders’ residences, and multiple state buildings were set ablaze by enraged protesters.

The demonstrators on Tuesday vandalized and set fire to outgoing Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s private residence in Balkot, Bhaktapur. President Ramchandra Paudel’s private residence in Kathmandu was also destroyed, and parts of the property were torched.

Nepal has been witnessing political unrest since last Wednesday. The Gen Z protests were triggered by a social media ban, which was lifted by the Government late Tuesday night after violent clashes. However, just hours later, the demonstrators renewed their protest in Kathmandu. The protests, which were sparked by allegations of rampant corruption, also prompted the closure of Tribhuvan International Airport.