Stating that it has taken note of the promulgation of Nepal’s new constitution, the Government of India has said it has always “supported a federal, democratic, republican and inclusive Constitution”. However, the statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs of India, does not explicitly welcomes the new statute.
The statement says that India is concerned about the violent demonstrations against the new constitution along the districts bordering India and urges the political parties to resolve differences through dialogue. It expresses hope that the dialogues would eventually settle the disputes to ensure a broader ownership to the new constitution.
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Statement on the situation in Nepal
September 20, 2015
Throughout the process of Constitution making in Nepal, India has supported a federal, democratic, republican and inclusive Constitution. We note the promulgation in Nepal today of a Constitution.
We are concerned that the situation in several parts of the country bordering India continues to be violent. Our Ambassador in Kathmandu has spoken to the Prime Minister of Nepal in this regard. We urge that issues on which there are differences should be resolved through dialogue in an atmosphere free from violence and intimidation, and institutionalized in a manner that would enable broad-based ownership and acceptance. This would lay the foundation of harmony, progress and development in Nepal.
We extend our best wishes to the people of Nepal.
Published on: Sunday, September 20, 2015 19:12:18
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