Amid the rising political unrest in Nepal, the Maharashtra government is working on a war footing to ensure the safe return of over 100 tourists from the state who are currently stranded in the Himalayan nation, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Wednesday.

The state is coordinating with the Union Ministry of External Affairs, Maharashtra Sadan, and the Indian Embassy in Nepal to provide immediate assistance to affected tourists. “Ensuring the safe return of every stranded citizen and reassuring their families is our top priority. There is no need to panic,” Pawar said in a statement.