Need to Find Durable Fix to Political Problems: Modi to Nepal PM

Modi tells Nepal’s PM that it is important to find a durable solution to the political problems facing Nepal.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepal counterpart KP Sharma Oli. (Photo altered by The Quint)

Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday telephoned his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, to apprise him of the political developments in the Himalayan nation.

<p>Prime Minister (Modi) emphasised the importance of finding a durable solution to the political problems facing Nepal based on consensus or ‘sahmati’. Modi extended his good wishes to the friendly people of Nepal for the New Year 2016. </p>

<p><b>External Affairs Ministry in a statement </b></p>

Over 50 people have lost their lives in four months of violent protests after the adoption of a new constitution by the Himalayan republic, with agitating Madhesi political parties and ethnic groups demanding amendments in the statute that they deem discriminatory and ignoring of their rights.

Due to the ongoing agitation, thousands of Nepal-bound cargo vehicles have not been able to enter the country from India since the last four months.

As a result, Nepal is facing serious shortage of essential supplies like food, medicines, fuel and other items.