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The Print
28-04-2025
- Politics
- The Print
PMs of India, Nepal should sit together to resolve outstanding issues: Ex-Nepalese PM Bhattarai
He also spoke about the political landscape of the Himalayan nation and the 'revolution' his country saw for making of a constitutional democracy. Interacting with reporters here, Bhattarai said that he met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his ongoing India visit and had a brief discussion with him. New Delhi, Apr 28 (PTI) Former Nepalese prime minister Baburam Bhattarai on Monday emphasised on the historic ties between India and Nepal, and suggested that the PMs of both the countries should sit together to 'resolve outstanding issues'. 'The political instability in Nepal is a product of an unfinished revolution or a very prolonged transition after a political revolution,' he said in his opening remarks before fielding questions from reporters on a wide range of subjects. On India-Nepal relations, he underlined the historic ties between the two neighbours and said 'dialogue is the best way to resolve outstanding issues' between the two countries. He referred to the border disputes like the Kalapani issue, among other issues inherited over the last century or so. Bhattarai also referred to the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli and the 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship to buttress his point. 'Until and unless we have a good relationship with India, specially in economic cooperation, it is very difficult for Nepal to prosper in short time. Because of ceratin misunderstanding, or issues left behind by history, which we have not been able to resolve… We need to discuss it thoroughly,' he said. 'It is high time, our two prime ministers meet together and resolve the outstanding problems left by history, and have a close working relationship between India and Nepal,' the former PM of Nepal said. India is a 'rising regional power', while Nepal has been lagging behind, he said. 'We need a good understanding among the top political leadership. Whatever problems are left behind by history need to be resolved through dialogues,' Bhattarai said. On a question on China-Nepal ties, he said that Nepal is 'never going to be used as a card against India'. Later, interacting with PTI Videos, Bhattarai said, 'We are the closest neighbours, historically, politically, culturally, and socially.' 'But, because of some misunderstanding or wrong policies followed by both the governments, our relations have been strained for some time. So, I wish these strained ties will be resolved, and both countries can prosper together,' he said. 'Old issues should be resolved through dialogues, this is my humble suggestion,' he added. The former PM of Nepal said his country needs investment from India, and there is potential in tourism, industrial, health and IT sectors. On the future roadmap of Nepal, he said Nepal was late to abolish monarchy and walk on the path of democracy. 'We are doing quite well, and there is no reason we should go back. Anything that is dead cannot be resurrected, and in the case of Nepalese monarchy, the same rule applies,' he underlined. The dividends of a revolution should go to the masses or the people in the form of socio-economic transformation or rapid economic development, he said. 'But in Nepal, though we formed our own Constitution through a Constituent Assembly, in which I had a role to play as a chairman of the Constituent Committee… because of some lacunae in the form of governance or electoral system, we have had constant political instability,' Bhattarai added. He termed the political revolution in Nepal as a 'great victory' as it 'overthrew a monarchy', but lamented it was 'partly unsuccessful' in the country. In his opening remarks, he also proposed that Nepal should go for a 'directly elected president and a fully proportional parliament.' PTI KND KVK KVK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
New Indian Express
28-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
High time India, Nepal PMs meet and resolve issues: Ex-PM Baburam Bhattarai
NEW DELHI: Baburam Bhattarai, the former Prime Minister of Nepal, said on Monday that it will be very difficult for Nepal to survive if India and Nepal do not share good relations. He emphasized that the Prime Ministers of the two countries should meet and resolve the existing issues. 'It is high time that the two PMs meet and resolve the problems left by history,' Bhattarai said while interacting with the media at the Press Club of India in New Delhi. 'If we have a good relationship with India, Nepal can progress,' he said and suggested following the path of dialogue, proposing the formation of a committee of eminent persons from both countries to review treaties and disputes. He further stated that the relationship between the two countries should remain strong, regardless of changes in government. When asked about Nepal's relations with China, he described China as Nepal's second neighbor, given that Nepal lies between India and China. 'Nepal has India on its three sides, and in the north is China, which has only two roads connecting the two countries,' said Bhattarai. As per the latest trade figures, India's trade with Nepal stands at 67 percent, compared to 13 percent with China. In response to a question about recent pro-monarchy demonstrations, the former PM dismissed any significant support for the monarchy, stating that the demonstrations and protests were actually against the government of KP Sharma Oli. He described it as resentment against the current government, not support for monarchy. However, he assured that democracy in Nepal would not be weakened. Bhattarai plans to launch a political party aimed at strengthening democracy in the country. Baburam Bhattarai is on a visit to India to participate in the convention of the Progressive Nepali Society Committee, India. On Monday, he met India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. During the meeting, the two leaders held positive discussions on strengthening Nepal-India relations and taking development and economic cooperation to new heights, according to Bhattarai's secretariat. Bhattarai also mentioned meeting leaders from BJP, Congress, and other political parties.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
PMs of India, Nepal should sit together to resolve outstanding issues: Ex-Nepalese PM Bhattarai
New Delhi, Former Nepalese prime minister Baburam Bhattarai on Monday emphasised on the historic ties between India and Nepal, and suggested that the PMs of both the countries should sit together to "resolve outstanding issues". Interacting with reporters here, Bhattarai said that he met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his ongoing India visit and had a brief discussion with him. He also spoke about the political landscape of the Himalayan nation and the "revolution" his country saw for making of a constitutional democracy. "The political instability in Nepal is a product of an unfinished revolution or a very prolonged transition after a political revolution," he said in his opening remarks before fielding questions from reporters on a wide range of subjects. On India-Nepal relations, he underlined the historic ties between the two neighbours and said "dialogue is the best way to resolve outstanding issues" between the two countries. He referred to the border disputes like the Kalapani issue, among other issues inherited over the last century or so. Bhattarai also referred to the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli and the 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship to buttress his point. "Until and unless we have a good relationship with India, specially in economic cooperation, it is very difficult for Nepal to prosper in short time. Because of ceratin misunderstanding, or issues left behind by history, which we have not been able to resolve... We need to discuss it thoroughly," he said. "It is high time, our two prime ministers meet together and resolve the outstanding problems left by history, and have a close working relationship between India and Nepal," the former PM of Nepal said. India is a "rising regional power", while Nepal has been lagging behind, he said. "We need a good understanding among the top political leadership. Whatever problems are left behind by history need to be resolved through dialogues," Bhattarai said. On a question on China-Nepal ties, he said that Nepal is "never going to be used as a card against India". Later, interacting with PTI Videos, Bhattarai said, "We are the closest neighbours, historically, politically, culturally, and socially." "But, because of some misunderstanding or wrong policies followed by both the governments, our relations have been strained for some time. So, I wish these strained ties will be resolved, and both countries can prosper together," he said. "Old issues should be resolved through dialogues, this is my humble suggestion," he added. The former PM of Nepal said his country needs investment from India, and there is potential in tourism, industrial, health and IT sectors. On the future roadmap of Nepal, he said Nepal was late to abolish monarchy and walk on the path of democracy. "We are doing quite well, and there is no reason we should go back. Anything that is dead cannot be resurrected, and in the case of Nepalese monarchy, the same rule applies," he underlined. The dividends of a revolution should go to the masses or the people in the form of socio-economic transformation or rapid economic development, he said. "But in Nepal, though we formed our own Constitution through a Constituent Assembly, in which I had a role to play as a chairman of the Constituent Committee... because of some lacunae in the form of governance or electoral system, we have had constant political instability," Bhattarai added. He termed the political revolution in Nepal as a "great victory" as it "overthrew a monarchy", but lamented it was "partly unsuccessful" in the country. In his opening remarks, he also proposed that Nepal should go for a "directly elected president and a fully proportional parliament."
The Print
28-04-2025
- Politics
- The Print
‘Unpleasant, ghastly': Former Nepal PM condemns Pahalgam attack
At the beginning of the session, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims. 'We are with the people (of India),' he said during an interaction with reporters in Delhi. New Delhi, Apr 28 (PTI) Describing the Pahalgam terror attack as 'unpleasant and ghastly', former Nepalese prime minister Baburam Bhattarai on Monday said 'we unequivocally condemn' it, as he extended solidarity with the government and people of India. On April 22, terrorists opened fire at tourists at a meadow in Baisaran of south Kashmir's Pahalgam, killing 26 people. One of the victims was a Nepalese national. The horrific attack has drawn condemnation from countries and leaders across the world. 'A few days ago, a very unpleasant, ghastly terror attack was conducted in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir…. A Nepalese citizen was also killed. We unequivocally condemn this terrorist attack. Terrorism under any cover cannot be justified, wherever it takes place. We are with the people,' Bhattarai said during the interaction with reporters held at the Press Club of India. Bhattarai later interacted with PTI Videos and shared his thoughts on the attack. 'We unequivocally condemn this… this is a sheer terrorist attack, and one of the Nepalese nationals was also killed. Such terrorist acts are condemnable, I personally and on behalf of Nepalese people, would like to condemn it, and express our solidarity with the government and people of India,' he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio address on Sunday, said terrorists and their backers carried out the Pahalgam attack to destroy Kashmir again as they did not like the return of peace and prosperity. He vowed the 'harshest' response to the 'perpetrators and conspirators'. PTI KND RHL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India Today
28-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Unpleasant, ghastly: Nepal's ex-PM Baburam Bhattarai condemns Pahalgam attack
Describing the Pahalgam terror attack as "unpleasant and ghastly", former Nepalese prime minister Baburam Bhattarai on Monday said "we unequivocally condemn" it, as he extended solidarity with the government and people of India."We are with the people (of India)," he said during an interaction with reporters in the beginning of the session, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the April 22, terrorists opened fire at tourists in a meadow in Baisaran in south Kashmir's Pahalgam, killing 26 people. One of the victims was a Nepalese national. The horrific attack has drawn condemnation from countries and leaders across the world."A few days ago, a very unpleasant, ghastly terror attack was conducted in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.... A Nepalese citizen was also killed. We unequivocally condemn this terrorist attack. Terrorism under any cover cannot be justified, wherever it takes place. We are with the people," Bhattarai said during the interaction with reporters held at the Press Club of later interacted with PTI Videos and shared his thoughts on the attack."We unequivocally condemn this... this is a sheer terrorist attack, and one of the Nepalese nationals was also killed. Such terrorist acts are condemnable, I personally and on behalf of Nepalese people, would like to condemn it, and express our solidarity with the government and people of India," he Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio address on Sunday, said terrorists and their backers carried out the Pahalgam attack to destroy Kashmir again as they did not like the return of peace and prosperity. He vowed the "harshest" response to the "perpetrators and conspirators".Tune InMust Watch advertisement
