"In touch with tourists visiting Nepal...": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 11 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday reacted to the ongoing unrest in Nepal for the past several days and said it was a matter that should be addressed by the "Government of India".
He added that the state government is monitoring the safety of Indian tourists, including those from Maharashtra.
Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis said, "This is an international issue. It is better if the Government of India speaks on it. Our tourists, including those from Maharashtra, who are visiting Nepal, are being brought back. We are in touch with them."
The chief minister assured that all necessary measures were being taken to ensure the safety of citizens from Maharashtra who were stranded in Nepal. He said that coordination was underway with central agencies and Indian authorities to facilitate their safe return.
The Maharashtra Chief Minister's statement comes amid ongoing unrest, as anti-establishment protests led by Nepal's Gen Z continue across the country.
Earlier in the day, Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel appealed to maintain peace, asserting that he is making "every effort" to find a way out of the current situation.
President Paudel said, "Respected Nepali brothers and sisters, I am making every effort to find a way out of the current difficult situation in the country within the constitutional framework and to protect democracy and maintain peace and order in the country. I appeal to all parties to be confident that a solution to the problem is being sought as soon as possible to address the demands of the agitating citizens and to cooperate with restraint in maintaining peace and order in the country."
Youth leaders at the forefront of the demonstrations have stated that widespread corruption and political stagnation are the core reasons behind their mass mobilisation against the government, reflecting the very issues the President referenced in his call for dialogue and peace.
The protest leaders in a press conference have also collectively endorsed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as their nominee for interim Prime Minister, citing her integrity and independence, following the resignation of the Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli after widespread protests across the nation.
Meanwhile, 31 people have been killed and over 1000 injured in clashes with security forces during the anti-corruption demonstrations across the country, The Kathmandu Post reported.
The protests began on September 8, 2025, in Kathmandu and other major cities, including Pokhara, Butwal, and Birgunj, following the government's imposition of a ban on major social media platforms, citing concerns over tax revenue and cybersecurity.
Further, curfew was imposed in several cities, including Kathmandu, to control the situation, which will continue till Friday morning, as per a statement issued by the Nepalese Army. (ANI)