Kathmandu, Nepal, January 20 (ANI): India on Tuesday handed over the first tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal in a ceremony ahead of national polls scheduled for March.
The event, held at Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs, saw the assistance handed over to Nepal’s Minister for Home Affairs, Om Prakash Aryal, by Rakesh Pandey, Charge d’Affaires of the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu. The tranche included more than 60 double-cab pickup vehicles along with other supplies.
“The Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, Dr. Rakesh Pandey, handed over more than 60 double-cab pickup vehicles and other supplies, which are part of the assistance sought by the Government of Nepal in connection with preparations for the upcoming elections,” the embassy release stated.
Home Minister Aryal expressed gratitude to the Government and people of India for the vehicles and supplies, highlighting the deep and comprehensive ties between the two nations.
According to the release, India has been providing election-related assistance to Nepal since 2008, including around 2,400 vehicles supplied to various ministries and departments, including the Election Commission. For the upcoming elections, India plans to provide about 650 vehicles, to be delivered in separate batches over the coming weeks.
“This ongoing support from India not only reflects the multifaceted development partnership between our countries but also symbolizes the deep mutual trust and friendship between the people of India and Nepal,” the release noted.
Nepal is scheduled to hold elections on March 5 to elect new members of its House of Representatives.
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