KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim order to the government to rescue Nepalis marooned abroad due to coronavirus.
A single bench of Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla on Thursday ordered the government to evacuate Nepalis who have been rendered jobless and having a hard time meeting daily needs in foreign countries.
“No matter where Nepalis are it is the duty of a legitimate government to address their health, security and other needs,” reads the order.
“The State cannot ignore a situation where the Nepali migrant workers, who have a significant contribution to the country’s economy, lie in a very poor, unsafe and unhealthy situation after losing their job. Immediate and effective additional measures are warranted in the case of the citizens in foreign employment in the present situation of a worldwide pandemic,” the apex court stated.
Responding to a writ filed by three Advocates including Som Prasad Luitel, the apex court maintained that the government can’t turn a deaf ear to the plea of Nepalis abroad.
The SC has further ordered the government to find out the condition of Nepalis living abroad through diplomatic channels.
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