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Former Nepalese PM Bhattarai Urges High-Level Dialogue to Resolve India-Nepal Disputes

During his India visit, Baburam Bhattarai calls for PM-level talks, economic cooperation, and democratic reforms to strengthen bilateral ties and Nepal's development.

Pro-monarchy supporters affiliated with Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) demonstrate during a protest demanding the restoration of constitutional monarchy in Kathmandu on April 8. (REUTERS FILE)
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Overview

  • Baburam Bhattarai, former Nepalese prime minister, emphasized the need for India and Nepal's prime ministers to meet and resolve longstanding issues, including border disputes like Kalapani.
  • He highlighted the importance of reviewing the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli and the 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship to address historical grievances between the two nations.
  • Bhattarai met India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss enhancing bilateral relations and economic collaboration in sectors like tourism, health, and IT.
  • He assured that Nepal would not act as a strategic card against India, despite its geographical position between India and China.
  • Proposing democratic reforms in Nepal, Bhattarai advocated for a directly elected president, a proportional parliament, and announced plans to launch a new pro-democracy political party.