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India congratulates Nepal on successful elections, pledges continued cooperation



KATHMANDU: India has welcomed the successful conduct of elections in Nepal and the enthusiastic participation of citizens in exercising their democratic mandate.

“We congratulate Prime Minister Sushila Karki, the Government, and the people of Nepal, as well as various stakeholders, for successfully holding these polls, which took place against the backdrop of exceptional circumstances last year,” said Randhir Jaiswal, official spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs.

He stated that India has consistently supported peace, progress, and stability in Nepal and, in line with this commitment, provided logistical supplies at the request of the Government of Nepal to assist in conducting the elections.

“We look forward to working with the new Government of Nepal to further strengthen the robust and multifaceted ties between our two countries and peoples for mutual benefit,” the Embassy of India in Kathmandu said in a statement.

Publish Date : 05 March 2026 22:06 PM

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