[Marxistindia] On Nepal Turmoil

[news from the cpi(m)]

September 10, 2025

Press Statement

 

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the
following statement:

On Nepal Turmoil

 

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) expresses its deep anguish over the
loss of 20 precious young lives during the GenZ protests in Nepal. These
protests reflect the widespread anger stemming from the growing grievances
of the people, particularly the youth, against the repeated failures of
successive governments to resolve their genuine problems and meet their
aspirations.

 

Rampant corruption among ruling circles, mounting unemployment and lack of
job opportunities for the predominantly young population are among the major
causes behind the GenZ protests, which erupted following the ban on social
media platforms. With the ouster of the KP Oli government, efforts to
restore peace and normalcy must be pursued with seriousness. This is all the
more essential in light of the mob violence directed against leading
political functionaries. Particularly condemnable is the killing of
Rajyalakshmi Chitrakar, the wife of former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal.

 

The grievances of the youth of Nepal need to be heard immediately and
effective steps must be taken to address them. At the same time, care must
be taken to safeguard the democratic and secular values enshrined in the
Constitution, which was achieved through a long and hard-fought struggle
against monarchy. The youth and democratic forces in Nepal should remain
vigilant to ensure that the situation is not exploited by Royalists and
other reactionary forces. The outcome of these mass protests must be a
democratic renewal, not a relapse into feudal authoritarian rule.

 

Muralidharan

(For CPI(M) Central Committee Office)

 

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