Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Nepal’s interim PM Sushila Karki after recent Gen-Z protests shook the country. Modi extended condolences for lives lost and assured India’s support in restoring peace, stability, and progress.
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With Nepal experiencing heavy protest in the last few days because of the intense Gen-Z protest, the situation now seems to be under control. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with Nepal's Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki.
An official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) addressed that PM Modi, while talking to Nepal's interim prime minister, extended his condolences for the loss of lives during the protests in Nepal. He further assured India's readiness in working towards strengthening special ties between the two countries and India's full support to Nepal in its efforts towards restoring peace and stability and for the progress of the people of Nepal, as reported by news agency ANI.
The statement further added, "The Prime Minister congratulated Prime Minister Karki on her appointment and conveyed best wishes on behalf of the Government and people of India," as cited by news agency ANI.
It noted that PM Modi extended heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of life during the recent protests in Nepal.
The Ministry of External Affairs further noted that "the Prime Minister conveyed India's readiness to continue working closely to further strengthen the special ties between the two countries and India's full support to Nepal in its efforts towards restoring peace and stability and for the progress of the people of Nepal," as cited by news agency ANI.
Nepal's interim PM Karki thanked PM Modi for India's firm support for Nepal and reciprocated the Prime Minister's desire to further strengthen ties between the two countries.
As per the statement, PM Modi also extended felicitations on the occasion of the upcoming National Day of Nepal, and the leaders agreed to remain in touch.
The statement from the Foreign Ministry of Nepal while wishing Prime Minister Modi on the occasion of his 75th birthday said, “The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Karki conveyed her heartfelt greetings and best wishes to Prime Minister Modi on his 75th birthday and appreciated the Indian Prime Minister for his message of solidarity. She further stated that, in response to the recent Gen Z movement, the election will remain the top priority of the present government, with a strong determination for accountable, responsive, and corruption-free governance, reflecting the aspirations of the youth. The Indian Prime Minister assured of full support and cooperation as per the priorities of the Government of Nepal," as cited by news agency ANI.
Sushila Karki, Nepal's first woman Chief Justice and now the country's first woman Prime Minister, is backed by the Gen Z-led movement that has transformed Nepal's political landscape. This movement, referred to as the Gen Z revolution, resulted in 74 deaths when police used lethal force to suppress protests against the regime of KP Sharma Oli, who is currently in hiding.
Interim Prime Minister Karki will hold the position until the first week of March 2026, when elections are scheduled to take place to choose a new executive head, marking the end of her tenure.
(With inputs from ANI)
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