"We want peace in Nepal, have Roti-Beti relation with them": BJP's Anurag Thakur

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 11 (ANI): Amid the ongoing unrest in Nepal for the past several days, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur on Thursday advocated for "peace" in Nepal, asserting that India has a "Roti-Beti" and trade relations with the neighbouring country.
The BJP leader stressed that the Government of India had been taking all necessary measures to "evacuate" and "save Indian nationals" in the neighbouring country.
Speaking to mediapersons in Chandigarh, Thakur said, "The Government of India is taking all appropriate measures to evacuate and save Indian nationals. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is sharing details on this from time to time. We want peace in Nepal, and that there should be no loss of life or property. We have a 'Roti-Beti' relation with Nepal; we have trade relations. In a way, they are a part of our family."
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.
The Gen Z-led movement, which initially began as a peaceful protest, has seen moments of violence and chaos, which the leaders blame on political infiltrators.
Protesters have been demanding an end to "institutionalised corruption and favouritism" in governance. They want the government to be more accountable and transparent in its decision-making processes.
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." (ANI)