faceted Indo-Nepal ties witnessed “ups and downs” recently following the anti-Constitution agitation by Madhesis, India has described as a “misconception” the notion that it supports any one political group in Nepal. “There is a misconception that India supports any one group. We have a policy for Nepal…Not for any one group,” Ranjit Rae, India’s Ambassador here, said. Rae was asked about his country’s stand vis-a-vis political parties representing Madhesis, mostly of Indian-origin who have raised concerns over certain provisions in the new Constitution. Madhesis reside in Terai region bordering India. Late last year, a four-month long agitation by Madhesis virtually crippled the landlocked country as the stir, which saw sporadic violence, severely affected supply of essential items through trade routes along Indo-Nepal border. Nepal had accused India of imposing a proxy blockade by backing the Madhesis. “India and Nepal share strong and multi-faceted relations which have seen ups and downs. Our Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) has visited (Nepal) twice in the last two-and- a-half years. - See more at: http://www.kantipurvdo.com/videos/interaction-with-indian-embassador-to-the-nepal-ranjit-ray/#sthash.ZmwTPD8t.dpuf
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