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India’s unofficial blockade won’t last longer: Envoy Upadhyay
Nepali Ambassador to India Deep Kumar Upadhyay said that India’s current approach towards Nepal would affect the dynamics of the people of the two nations.Nepali Ambassador to India Deep Kumar Upadhyay said that India’s current approach towards Nepal would affect the dynamics of the people of the two nations. He asserted that there must have been a greater misunderstanding behind the unnecessary protraction of the ongoing crisis in the Tarai region that could have been resolved easily.
"Either it was failure on my part from Delhi or my Indian counterpart’s failure, or that of the political leadership . That can be reviewed later. But at this time, when the constitution has already been promulgated, the focus should obviously be on finding solutions," he told the Post.
"As far as my understanding, the Indian leadership has understood the situation. They also share similar views on resolving the problems in cooperation rather than prolonging the situation. Instead of reaching out to international community, our government should move forward through discussion with India. And India should also understand that making unnecessary commotions won’t be helpful in resolving the crisis."
He said that India should extend support in resolving the internal crisis by accepting the recent changes and democratic constitution seen by its small neighbour Nepal.
"Unofficial blockade will not last for long now. Talks with Indian leadership will also be held in New York. I will return to Delhi only after making headway towards resolving the situation."
Upadhyaya, who arrived in Kathmandu on Friday, informed the government, political parties and the leaders that, as per the understanding of political circle in India, this issue has caused a little interruption to the strengthening ties between the two nations.
"Rather than reproaching or scolding India we should have strived to make them understand the situation. Both sides have made the mistakes. I hope the situation will gradually improve. And it is imperative for leaders of Tarai/Madhes to understand this.
Drawing the attention of Indian leadership towards the possible impact on its goal, Ambassador Upadhyay said that India, which is aspiring to become a world power, would only tarnish its reputation by troubling a small and sovereign nation Nepal.
"Nepal’s constitution was promulgated by following a democratic process and no one should unnecessarily woe over it,” he said. He asserted that it was necessary to solve ‘diplomatic lapse’ in some areas and move ahead.