Prajakta Koli extends support to Nepal amid protests, postpones visit

Actor Prajakta Koli extended her support to the families in Nepal amid ongoing protests in the nation after its goverment imposed a ban on major social media platforms citing tax revenue and cybersecurity concernsThe actress also revealed that she has postponed her plans of visiting Nepal due to the protestsPicture CourtesyPrajakta Kolis Instagram accountTaking to her Instagram handle the Mismatched actress expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in Nepal amid the Gen Z protest in Indias neighbouring nationTaking to her Instagram handle Prajakta Koli penned an emotional note saying What happened in Nepal yesterday is truly heartbreaking Any form of celebration at such a time feels inappropriate My heart goes out to the families of those who have suffered I was really looking forward to being there and meeting everyone but now isnt the right time Hopefully Ill get to see you all very soonActress Manisha Koirala whose grandfather Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala was the first prime minister of Nepal also strongly condemned the violence in the countryManisha who was born in Nepal posted a gritty glimpse from the protests with a picture of a bloodsoaked shoeSpeaking out against the clash between the protestors and the police the actor called it a black dayShe further urged the media to focus on the fact that the protests were in fact against corruption and not a ban on social media sitesToday is a black day for Nepal when bullets respond to the voice of the people outrage against corruption and demand for justice she wrote on InstagramManisha Koirala has been sharing updates about the protests in Nepal with the aim of spreading awarenessView this post on InstagramA post shared by Manisha Koirala m_koiralaThe protests began on September 8 2025 in Kathmandu and other major cities including Pokhara Butwal and Birgunj after the government imposed a ban on major social media platforms citing tax revenue and cybersecurity concernsProtesters are demanding an end to institutionalised corruption and favouritism in governanceThey want the government to be more accountable and transparent in its decisionmaking processesProtesters are also demanding the revocation of the ban on social media platforms which they see as an attempt to suppress free speechOn Monday the police used deadly force against protesters in which at least 19 individuals were killed and over 200 injured in Kathmandu and nearby townsLate last night the government rolled back the ban on several social media sitesSince then the countrys Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli submitted his resignation which was accepted by President Ram Chandra PoudelThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever