PM says Nepal crisis heart-rending, chairs Cabinet Committee on Security meet
Appeals to the people of Nepal to support peace
Documents are thrown as demonstrators gather at the Singha Durbar office complex, in Kathmandu, Nepal September 9, 2025. REUTERS
Unlock Exclusive Insights with The Tribune Premium
Take your experience further with Premium access. Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only Benefits
Advertisement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to discuss the situation arising out of the unfolding crisis in Nepal and appealed for peace.
In a post on X, the PM said, "On my return from Himachal Pradesh and Punjab today, a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security discussed the developments in Nepal. The violence in Nepal is heart-rending. I am anguished that many young people have lost their lives."
Advertisement
He said the stability, peace and prosperity of Nepal are of utmost importance to us.
"I humbly appeal to all my brothers and sisters in Nepal to support peace," PM said.
The CCS consists of the PM, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement