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Violence in Nepal: PM Modi urges citizens to uphold peace

New Delhi, Sep 10 (UNI) Soon after his return from the visit to flood-ravaged Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) late last night to deliberate on the unfolding situation in violence-hit Nepal.
The CCS meeting reviewed recent developments in Nepal amid reports of escalating violence, which has led to the loss of several lives, particularly among the youth. Expressing deep anguish, Modi appealed for calm and called on all citizens of Nepal to uphold peace and unity.
In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, "On my return from Himachal Pradesh and Punjab today, a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security discussed the developments in Nepal. The violence in Nepal is heart-rending. I am anguished that many young people have lost their lives. The stability, peace and prosperity of Nepal are of utmost importance to us. I humbly appeal to all my brothers and sisters in Nepal to support peace."
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