A day after Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned, leaving a leadership vacuum in the country amid heightened political tensions following violent protests, youth in Kathmandu voiced support for law and order.
Amid the ongoing protest in Nepal, IndiGo has announced the resumption of its scheduled operations to Kathmandu, along with special relief flights aimed at assisting stranded passengers.
In response to ongoing protests and unrest in Nepal, Air India on Wednesday announced that it is operating special flights from Delhi to Kathmandu and back today and tomorrow to assist passengers stranded.
The Indian Embassy in Beijing advised citizens stranded in Tibet during the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to exercise caution due to Nepal's situation, high altitude, and tough terrain, urging them to follow local advisories and contact the embassies in Beijing or Kathmandu for assistance.
Amid the ongoing unrest, Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Wednesday underscored India's long-standing and ties with Nepal, despite significant political changes in the recent past.
Yashwant Shah, grandson of former Nepal PM KI Singh, said that despite tourism and businesses, Nepal struggles with corruption, poverty, and unemployment, highlighting growing public frustration.
Amid political upheaval in Nepal after KP Sharma Oli's resignation, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki's name has emerged as a potential leader for the new transitional government, sources said.
Nepal faces political turmoil after violent protests in Parliament on September 8. The Prime Minister resigned amid corruption allegations, and the army took control of the streets. Locals hope for a leader like Balen Shah to improve the country, while unrest continues in Kathmandu.
The airline made this decision to ensure passenger safety and convenience as protests continue over corruption and a controversial social media ban, which has led to at least 19 deaths and 500 injuries.