India has said the Nepal government’s
registration of a constitution amendment bill in Parliament is an “important
step”. “As
part of the ongoing efforts, the registering of a Constitution Amendment Bill
in the Nepali Parliament on November 29, 2016 is an important step,” said
Spokesperson for Indian Ministry of External Affairs Vikas Swarup. Responding
to the Post’s question on the bill, Swarup said, “Our consistent position has
been that peace, stability and progress of Nepal is in the interest of both
India and Nepal. We have therefore been supportive of initiatives of the
government of Nepal to meet the aspirations of all sections of its society
through dialogue and constitutional process. “We
hope that all sides will remain closely engaged and the ongoing efforts would
be concluded successfully,” he said, while reiterating that “as a close and
friendly neighbour of Nepal, India will continue to extend all support for
Nepal’s peace, stability and economic development as prioritized …
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