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IN PHOTOS: Eknath Shinde speaks to tourists from Maharashtra stuck in Nepal amid unrest

Updated On: 11 September, 2025 02:52 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde on Wednesday spoke to the Maharashtra tourists stranded in Nepal and assured them of all possible assistance to ensure their safe return. Pics/Eknath Shinde's office and PTI

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According to officials, nearly 150 tourists from Maharashtra have been left stranded in Nepal due to ongoing violent protests. Pics/Eknath Shinde's office and PTI

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According to officials, nearly 150 tourists from Maharashtra have been left stranded in Nepal due to ongoing violent protests. Pics/Eknath Shinde's office and PTI
The protests began on September 8 after the Nepal government imposed a ban on social media apps

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The protests began on September 8 after the Nepal government imposed a ban on social media apps

On Wednesday night, Shinde connected with some of the tourists from Maharashtra via phone to understand their condition and extend his support

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On Wednesday night, Shinde connected with some of the tourists from Maharashtra via phone to understand their condition and extend his support

Speaking to a group of tourists staying at a hotel in Nepal, the Deputy CM assured them that the state government is in constant touch with the Central Government and is doing everything possible to bring them home safely

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Speaking to a group of tourists staying at a hotel in Nepal, the Deputy CM assured them that the state government is in constant touch with the Central Government and is doing everything possible to bring them home safely

Following the violent protests, the international airport in Kathmandu was closed

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Following the violent protests, the international airport in Kathmandu was closed

After the temporary closure of the airport several Indian airlines had announced cancellation of operations to Nepal, however, the airlines have now resumed operations

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After the temporary closure of the airport several Indian airlines had announced cancellation of operations to Nepal, however, the airlines have now resumed operations

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