Kolkata, September 9
Amid the ongoing violent protests in Nepal's Kathmandu by Gen Z, Sujit Chakraborty, President of West Bengal Custom House Agents Society, expressed concerns over the well-being of Indian staff stationed in Nepal, with uncertainty about how they will return home.
He also highlighted that perishable items being sent to Nepal may become unusable if the situation continues for another day or two.
"We were able to send goods to Nepal till late afternoon yesterday, but after that, no goods could cross the border... because curfew was imposed in Nepal... We don't know how our staff there will get home... If this continues for one or two more days, then the perishable items we send there will become unusable..." Chakraborty told ANI.
Furthermore, Chakraborty hoped for the easing of the current situation in the neighbouring countries.
"I hope situations in Nepal become better over the next couple of days and people can resume their daily life...." he added.
Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged districts near Nepal's border to maintain peace and not "interfere."
Speaking to the media, CM Banerjee urged the border districts, saying that this is not a matter for them and that only Nepal has the right to decide on it.
"My request to our districts near the border (with Nepal) is to kindly maintain peace and ensure that no one gets into any trouble because this is not our matter. Let Nepal decide on its internal matter, although we love them. We must not interfere in this," she said.
"Nepal is not my country; it is a foreign country, so I cannot comment on it. The Government of India will comment on it. But it is our neighbouring country, and we love Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and all bordering nations. However, given the current situation, if the Government of India informs us of anything, then we can respond accordingly. Otherwise, it is for the Government of India to take care of this matter," CM Mamta said.
This comes in the wake of escalating unrest in Nepal following Prime Minister KP Oli's resignation amid violent protests that entered their second day across the country.
Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel has officially accepted Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation, following Oli's announcement earlier on Tuesday afternoon, The Himalayan Times reported.
The resignation comes amid unprecedented protests led by Gen Z youths, who have been demanding accountability over corruption, government restrictions, and alleged police misconduct. Over the past two days, these demonstrations have escalated sharply, resulting in at least 19 deaths and more than 500 injuries in clashes around the Federal Parliament and other parts of Kathmandu.
- ANI
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