The Hindu·3 min read·medium
What is behind the communal clashes in Nepal?
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Sanjeev Satgainya
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Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has appealed for calm following communal clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups in the country's southern plains. The violence, which began in Sunsari district, has resulted in three deaths and led to the imposition of curfews across several districts.
After days of silence and mounting criticism over his delayed response, Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday (July 30, 2026) addressed the nation, urging calm and restraint as authorities reported another death following clashes that triggered unrest across the country’s southern plains.
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