Worried migrants head home from India after Nepal turmoil
Summary
Nepali workers in India are returning to Nepal due to unrest following the resignation of Nepal's Prime Minister after violent protests. The protests were fueled by a controversial social media ban, leading to chaos and a lack of government. Many Nepalis in India work as temporary laborers and send money back to their families in Nepal, which is heavily dependent on these remittances.Key Facts
- Nepal's Prime Minister resigned after 30 deaths occurred during protests.
- Protests in Nepal were sparked by a banned social media platform, which was later lifted.
- A curfew and military presence are in effect in Nepal, but the government is currently absent.
- Many Nepalis in India work in low-paid jobs and lack Indian identity documents.
- Nepal has a 1,750 km open border with India, facilitating easy cross-border movement.
- An estimated 1-1.5 million Nepali migrants live and work in India.
- Remittances from Nepali abroad form a significant portion of Nepal’s economy, particularly from the Gulf region and Malaysia.
- Remittances contributed up to 30% of Nepal’s GDP, with India accounting for a significant share.
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