Gujarat Seeks Centre Help To Safely Return Gujaratis Stranded In Nepal

The Gujarat government, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has formally requested the Central government to facilitate the safe return of Gujarati tourists and students affected by the ongoing civil unrest in Nepal. In a tweet, Patel stated that the state administration is actively coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and has directed officials to prioritise the situation, emphasising the need for immediate support.

State Minister Rushikesh Patel confirmed that the Centre has assured comprehensive measures for the safety of all Indians in Nepal, where anti-government protests have escalated into violence.

"After the Nepal incident, Bhupendrabhai has taken note of all our expatriates and Gujarati people there. A lot of people from Gujarat visit Nepal as tourists," Rushikesh Patel told reporters, highlighting the Chief Minister's concerns for their well-being.

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The unrest intensified on Tuesday with Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigning amid "Gen Z" demonstrations that have resulted in at least 19 deaths and over 500 injuries. Protesters have stormed government buildings, including the parliament, and set several structures ablaze in Kathmandu and surrounding areas.

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