Kathmandu, Nepal, October 26, 2021: CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that political stability and development in Nepal is possible only by strengthening Nepal-India relations.
Addressing the book launch program of former Indian Ambassador to Nepal Ranjit Rae on Monday, Prachanda, who is also a former Prime Minister, underlined the role of India even to restore peace in Nepal. It would not have been possible to restore peace in Nepal if India was not positive, he said.
The dimensions of Nepal-India relations were very wide and only by strengthening Nepal-India relations can there be an atmosphere of political stability and development in Nepal, he said adding ‘we have to understand the geopolitical scenario of 21st century, the public aspirations accordingly and address them.
He also praised the role of India to initiate the peace process in Nepal before signing in comprehensive peace agreement in 2006. ‘Without the support of India, the peace process was not possible in Nepal,’ he said.
During his addressed, he also urged the Indian leaders to be happy to remark that Buddha was born in Nepal. ‘The Indian leaders and intellectuals should be happy that Buddha was born in Nepal while the Nepali side should accept the fact that Buddha attained enlightenment in India, he said.
He also said that the problems including the border disputes between Nepal and India could be solved easily if both parties come out with open mindset and accept the interconnections of the two countries.
