The first tranche of election-related assistance from India was handed over to the Minister for Home Affairs of Nepal, Om Prakash Aryal, by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu.
61 double-cab pickup vehicles and other supplies were handed over by Deputy chief of Mission Dr Rakesh Pandey as a part of the assistance sought by the Government of Nepal, in connection with preparations for the upcoming elections in the country.
Home Minister Aryal believed that the vehicles would be utilised for making the smooth management of the election. Based on requests by the Government of Nepal, India has been providing election-related support to Nepal since 2008.
This includes about 2,400 vehicles that have been gifted by the Government of India for various ministries and departments in Nepal, including the Election Commission.
For the upcoming elections, the assistance provided by India includes about 650 vehicles, which will continue to be delivered in separate batches, over the next few weeks.
The ongoing cooperation and support from the Indian side is not only an apt reflection of the multi-faceted and multi-sectoral development partnership that exists between both countries, but also symbolises the deep mutual trust and friendship between the people of India and Nepal.
