Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has personally reached out to tourists from the state who are currently stranded in Nepal due to violent protests led by Gen Z activists. Speaking to a group of nearly 150 tourists, many from Murbad, Pune, and Mumbai, Shinde reassured them that the state government, in close coordination with the Central Government, is striving to bring them safely back home.
An official statement released by the Maharashtra government elaborated that Shinde contacted those trapped in Kathmandu and Pokhara and asked them to remain patient while evacuation measures are arranged. Flights from Kathmandu have resumed, and the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) along with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) are actively coordinating repatriation.
Parallel efforts are underway at state levels across the country. The West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, also assured affected tourists that her government is monitoring the situation and will make appropriate arrangements for their safe return.
According to the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal, the ongoing protests, which began on September 8 following a ban on social media apps, have led to a death toll rising to 30, with over 1,033 injured across the country. Hospitals including the Civil Service Hospital in Kathmandu, the National Trauma Centre, and Everest Hospital are leading treatment efforts for victims.
As the unrest continues to escalate, Indian nationals, especially from Maharashtra, find themselves caught amid growing chaos. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde’s assurance of help and the collaborative efforts with the Centre and airlines offer a glimmer of hope. With flights resuming and evacuation protocols being put in place, authorities are working diligently to reunite these citizens with their families—exemplifying a swift governmental response in a time of crisis.
