Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has strongly condemned the escalating violence in Nepal, following a wave of deadly unrest that has shaken the country’s democratic institutions.
In a statement issued earlier today, Wickremesinghe expressed his condolences over the murder of the former Nepali Prime Minister’s wife, and denounced the recent spate of attacks, including the burning of the Parliament and court buildings.
“First of all, I condemn all kinds of killings, including those of the youth that has occurred in Nepal. Similarly, the burning of the former Prime Minister’s house and the killing of the former Prime Minister’s wife is an extremely sad situation. I express my condolences over that murder,” he said.
He also criticised Nepalese police forces for the use of live ammunition against civilians, warning it could further inflame tensions.
Wickremesinghe attributed the crisis to long-standing grievances, particularly among Nepal’s youth, which he argued had been ignored by successive governments.
He further cautioned against the destabilising influence of major tech platforms, including Google, Facebook, and YouTube, accusing them of playing a “dangerous role in the overthrow of governments.”
Calling for a return to unity and responsible governance, the former Sri Lankan leader urged Nepal’s government to adopt the Saptha Aparihani Dharma — a Buddhist framework of seven principles promoting welfare, discipline, and collective harmony.
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