The Indian Embassy in Beijing has issued an advisory for the stranded Indian citizens who went for the Kailash Mansarovar yatra organised through private tour operators via Nepal. The advisory has been issued amid the ongoing turmoil in Nepal and rising violent protests by youth, which led to the resignation of PM KP Oli and civil unrest.
Indian embassy issues advisory
The advisory has cautioned Indian citizens present in the Tibet Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China. The advisory reads, “ Given the high altitude and challenging terrain, they are advised to take the necessary care and precautions for their health and well-being. They are also advised to follow advisories from local authorities as well as the Embassy of India in Beijing and Embassy of India, Kathmandu.
The advisory has also provided helpline numbers for the Embassy of India, Beijing in case of any requirement. Here are the contacts:
i. 0086 185 1428 4905 (Calls only)
ii. 0086 135 2065 7602 (WhatsApp call also)
Local Helpline Numbers for the Embassy of India, Kathmandu are:
i. +977-980 860 2881 (WhatsApp call also)
ii. +977-981 032 6134 (WhatsApp call also)
Nepal’s civil unrest
The protest by GenZ of Nepal due to corruption, unemployment, and Nepo kid culture has allegedly led to the violent protest in Nepal. However, the root cause of the civil unrest has been attributed to the abrupt ban of 26 social media apps by their government including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X and YouTube.
The government of Nepal justified their step by by accusing the social media companies of fueling crime and fake news. Citizens of Nepal were also upset about the nepo privilege Nepali politicians’ children got. While economic and employment conditions of the locals have been hit due to poor governance, protesters alleged that kids of the elite lived comfortable lives because of their political affiliations.