A Nepali family in Mumbai’s Nalasopara neighborhood is gripped by fear and heartbreak as fierce anti-corruption protests rock Nepal. Kamala Gautam, a young woman from the Nepali community in India, shared her worries with us about her loved ones and her homeland, caught in one of the country’s most chaotic political moments in years.
Kamala, who lives in Nalasopara, told us, “My whole family is back in Nepal. Lately, places like Beni, Kathmandu, and Pokhara have seen a lot of damage. Things are really bad there. My parents and relatives call me non-stop—they’re all scared. I want to rush over, but the situation just won’t let me.”
Looking upset, she explained how the Nepal protests are hitting the Nepali diaspora in India hard. “It’s getting worse every day. We’re all on edge, just hoping our families stay safe,” she said.
These Nepal anti-corruption protests kicked off earlier this week, with thousands of young people—mostly from Nepal’s Gen Z—marching against deep-rooted corruption and shaky politics. It all started after the government briefly banned social media, which many saw as a move to silence voices.
What began in Kathmandu quickly spread to cities like Pokhara, Butwal, and Birgunj. But security forces cracked down hard, leading to tragic violence. Reports say at least 31 people have died, and over 1,000 are injured in clashes with police.
As the crisis deepens in Nepal, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki could step in as Interim Prime Minister as soon as Friday afternoon. Just a day earlier, energy expert and ex-NEA chief Kulman Ghising was a strong candidate for the job.
The Nepal political unrest has families like Kamala’s glued to their phones, praying for peace amid the turmoil.
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