Nepal’s Maoist supremo Prachanda on Thursday expressed confidence that the Indian leadership would respect Nepalese people’s “sentiments” and hoped that the crippling blockade “imposed” by India on Nepal will not be repeated.
Addressing the 13th convention of Nepali Congress to elect its new leader after the death of its ex-president Sushil Koirala, UCPN Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda wondered what was the fault on the part of Nepal that “prompted” India to impose a blockade on Nepal.
“I would like to ask through Koshiary ji what was our fault that made India to impose blockade on Nepal,” said Prachanda at the event attended by Bhagat Singh Koshiary, vice-president of BJP and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister.
He also said that such blockades should not be repeated in future.
“Nepal has undergone a lot of political experiments. I would seek neighbours’ support in our political experiments,” said Prachanda who is known for his anti-India stance.