Nepal Gen Z protesters oust Oli govt: India asks citizens to ‘defer travel’, issues helpline numbers

In light of the ongoing unrest in Nepal, India on Tuesday issued a travel advisory urging Indian citizens to defer non-essential travel to the neighboring country until the situation stabilises.

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

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For those in need of assistance, the Embassy has made the following helpline numbers available, including support via WhatsApp calls: +977 – 980 860 2881, +977 – 981 032 6134.

Earlier in the day, the Indian embassy in Nepal had also shared helpline numbers for Indian nationals stranded in the country.

Embassy of India Kathmandu says, “All Indian nationals in Nepal are hereby requested to note the following telephone numbers from the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, for contact, in case they are facing any emergency situation or require assistance: +977 – 980 860 2881 , +977 – 981… pic.twitter.com/FnOxAWqxpt

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“All Indian nationals in Nepal are hereby requested to note the following telephone numbers from the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, for contact, in case they are facing any emergency situation or require assistance: 1. +977 – 980 860 2881 2. +977 – 981 032 6134,” the statement said.

Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday following a dramatic escalation of the ongoing Gen Z-led protests, which turned violent for the second time this week.

The resignation came hours after demonstrators stormed the residences of several political leaders, including setting fire to the private homes of PM Oli and Communications Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung, The Himalayan reported, citing local media sources.

Earlier in the day, protesters breached the premises of the Nepal Parliament, blocked major roads, and set tyres ablaze, prompting a heavy police response. Tear gas was deployed, leading to violent clashes between security forces and demonstrators.

The protest movement, largely driven by young Nepalis demanding accountability and leadership change, has been calling for Oli’s resignation amid growing discontent.

In a significant development, operations at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport were suspended due to what officials described as “unprecedented” security threats. Authorities have shut the airport until further notice, disrupting both domestic and international flights.

The political fallout continued as Agriculture Minister Ram Nath Adhikari also stepped down, openly condemning the government’s handling of the protests. His resignation follows reports that 19 people were killed in clashes in Kathmandu and other cities on Monday, according to local media.

Before announcing his resignation, Oli addressed the nation and called for calm, urging political leaders and citizens to help de-escalate the situation.

“I am in dialogue with the relevant parties to assess the situation and find a meaningful conclusion,” he said, announcing an all-party meeting scheduled for 6 pm on Tuesday.

“I humbly request all brothers and sisters to remain calm in this difficult situation,” he added.

With inputs from agencies