India On Alert After Nepal PM Oli Resigns Amid Violent Protests

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday (9 September) after two days of violent protests in Nepal, reported Hindustan Times.

Demonstrations initially erupted over a social media ban but quickly expanded into demands for regime change and accountability over corruption.

India tightened security along the 1,751 km border with Nepal, placing several regions including Darjeeling’s Panitanki on high alert. Paramilitary forces and police increased patrols, while a new post was set up in Darjeeling.

Superintendent of Police Praveen Parkash said, “A police post has been set up here with deployment of force. We are on alert mode and monitoring the situation.” Trucks were stranded as trade faced partial disruption.

The Ministry of External Affairs urged Indians in Nepal to remain cautious and follow local guidelines. It expressed condolences for lives lost and added, “As a close friend and neighbour, we hope that all concerned will exercise restraint and address any issues through peaceful means and dialogue.” Authorities imposed curfews in Kathmandu and several cities to control unrest.

Air India cancelled flights on the Delhi-Kathmandu-Delhi route, citing the volatile situation. “In view of the current situation prevailing in Kathmandu, the following flights AI2231/2232, AI2219/2220 and AI217/218 have been cancelled today,” a spokesperson confirmed.

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) intensified checks and deployed additional personnel to prevent unrest from spilling into Indian territory. Officials clarified the alert was “preventive in nature” and the situation remained under control.

India had issued similar alerts during earlier political crises in Nepal, such as the 2015 Madhesi protests that disrupted trade and cross-border movement.

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