Nepal should prepare its official position on the current Indian blockade for quick response from the international communities, a talk programme concluded here in Thailand.

Speaking at the talk programme on “The Aftermath of the Promulgation of Nepal’s New Constitution: An International Perspective” organised by Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Thailand held on November 27 at BellAire, Bangkok,  Surya Subedi ,Professor of International Law at University of Leeds, emphasised that India’s interference in Nepal’s internal affairs with financial blockade is against the international rule of law and it is no way acceptable by any Nepali and International communities. 

“In this critical situation the Government of Nepal has to come up with official position without any delay,” said Prof Subedi.

Another key speaker Hennig Glasier, Adjunct Professor of  comparative constitutional law at Thamasat University, said Nepal’s constitution is a compromise of different political ideologies from conservative to ultra leftists so all can feel their share in it. “But none of the groups can find their entire demands addressed in the new constitution,” he added. He also termed the new constitution of Nepal as inclusive, flexible and proportionally representative document that is better than many successful constitutions in the world providing enduring structure for politics.  

Addressing the talk program Nepal’s Ambassador to Thailand said Nepal is trying its best to settle the problem at official level where many dialogues between Government of Nepal and Government of India have been held. 

At the programme, NRNA Thailand President Khagendra Dhakal asked why the adoption of a new constitution following the democratic process should give headache to India. He said people of Nepal can understand the disappointments and demands by Madhesis/Tharus which can be solved by constructive dialogues with the government of Nepal. He added that the blockade imposed by India is not making any sense in any contexts.