February 22nd 2025.
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, recently had a conversation with Nepal's Foreign Minister, Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, where he emphasized that Nepalese students studying in Odisha are considered as the state's own children. He reassured the minister that the students will continue to receive respect and dignity in their pursuit of education. This statement was made in light of recent incidents where a 20-year-old engineering student from Nepal allegedly committed suicide, followed by an attack on other Nepalese students at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology.
During the call, Majhi also assured Deuba that strict action will be taken against those responsible for the incidents. He stated that the state government is closely monitoring the situation and will take all necessary steps to restore the students' hope and confidence. The Nepalese foreign minister expressed her gratitude towards Majhi and appreciated the efforts taken by the state government.
Majhi also met with officials from the Nepal Embassy, Sanjeev Das Sharma and Naveen Raj Adhikari, at his office in Lok Seva Bhawan. He informed them that 10 people have been arrested in connection with the attack on the Nepalese students. He assured the embassy officials that the government will take strict action against all those involved in the incident and that arrangements have been made to restore the academic atmosphere at KIIT.
The CMO stated that the embassy officials were pleased with the prompt actions taken by the state government in response to the incidents. They also expressed their gratitude towards the Odisha government, especially the Chief Minister, for their efforts in reassuring the students and their guardians. The officials also mentioned the long-standing relationship between Nepal and Odisha and expressed hope that it will not be affected by the incidents at KIIT.
The Chief Secretary of Odisha, Manoj Ahuja, and Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister, Nikunj Bihari Dhal, were also present during the discussion. The two embassy officials have been in the Odisha capital for the past five days, following instructions from Nepal's Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli. The state government's swift actions have reassured the students and their guardians, and the officials expressed their appreciation for this. They also hope that the relationship between Nepal and Odisha will continue to thrive.
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