Kathmandu/New Delhi: For the second day on Tuesday, protests continued in Nepal despite the government announcing that it had lifted the ban on social media platforms. Protestors have stormed into the President’s house and resorted to vandalism, reported India Today.
2 suffer bullet injuries
Two people have been injured by bullet fire near the residence of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in Balkot, Bhaktapur. Bullets were fired amid growing protests across Nepal.
Authorities in Kathmandu, Nepal, imposed an indefinite curfew on Tuesday, reinstating restrictions only hours after a previous order had been lifted, reported the India Today.
Communication Minister’s residence set on fire
Protesters in Kathmandu have set fire to the private residence of Nepal’s Information and Communication Minister, who also acts as the government spokesperson. Fire brigades have been dispatched to control the blaze.
Four ministers resign
Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari resigned from his post. His resignation followed that of the Home Minister. The resignations come in protest against the government’s handling of Monday’s violent incident. Pradip Paudel, the Health Minister, has also resigned from his post. Minister for Water Supply Pradeep Yadav has also resigned from his ministerial post.
Who is Sudan Gurung, the face of Gen Z revolt in Nepal?
At the forefront of the protests is 36-year-old Sudan Gurung. He is the president of Hami Nepal, a youth-led NGO. This organization has grown into a civic movement. Gurung had confirmed on social media that his group formally applied to organise rallies and urged students to wear school uniforms and carry books. He claimed that the demonstrations were expected to be a symbol of peaceful resistance.
#WATCH | Nepal: Protesters take to the streets once again in Kathmandu, after the massive protest yesterday against the government over alleged corruption and the recent ban on social media platforms.
As per the Nepal Govt, at least 18 people died and more than 250 people… pic.twitter.com/H56T31drJg
— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2025
How has India reacted to the turmoil?
India has expressed deep concern over the ongoing unrest in Nepal during violent anti-corruption demonstrations. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it is “closely monitoring the developments in Nepal since yesterday” and is “deeply saddened by the loss of many young lives.” It also extended condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
#WATCH | Nepal: Violence erupts during protests in Kathmandu, as protesters demonstrate against alleged corruption.
The ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media sites in the country was lifted last night. pic.twitter.com/MlF0lq6NgN
— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2025
As a close neighbour, India urged all stakeholders in Nepal to exercise restraint and resolve differences through peaceful means. “We encourage all sides to exercise restraint and to resolve their differences through peaceful means and dialogue,” the MEA statement said.
The ministry further noted that the situation remains volatile, with curfews imposed in Kathmandu and several other cities. Indian nationals in Nepal have been advised to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to local safety guidelines and instructions issued by the authorities. The Indian government also issued an advisory asking its citizens to “exercise caution” while in Nepal.
Alert along border
Meanwhile, heightened security measures have been put in place along the India–Nepal border, with the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) increasing vigilance to prevent any spillover of the unrest into Indian territory. The protests in Nepal, driven largely by public anger over corruption and restrictions on social media platforms, have escalated into a major crisis, prompting India to reiterate its call for calm and dialogue.
