Returning from trip, Deuba says India wishes election, constitution in Nepal

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress senior leader Sher Bahadur Deuba has said India wishes to see elections and new constitution along with a strong and stable democracy in Nepal.

Talking to reporters upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport following completion of his six-day visit to India on Friday, leader Deuba said India is ready to provide every possible support to further expanding the relations between the two countries.

“India wishes democracy, elections, stability and a new constitution in Nepal” he said.

Referring to his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Indian National Congress I Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, the Indian Minister for External Affairs, the Foreign Secretary and other high-ranking government officials, and leaders of various political parties, leader Deuba described his visit as ‘very successful’.

He also said that India was willing to provide every possible support for the upcoming elections to the Constituent Assembly.