KATHMANDU/ NEW DELHI
NEPAL President Bidhya Devi Bhandari’s state visit to India has been postponed. President Bhandari was scheduled arrive in Delhi on Monday. Sources said the visit has been put on hold in view of the evolving political situation in the Himalayan country. President Bhandari was scheduled to participate in a Shahi Snan in Ujjain’s Simhastha Kumbh on May 14th.
Last week, UCPN-Maoist led by Prachanda triggered political instability by declaring the end of the coalition with the ruling CPN-UML.The Maoists and the opposition Nepali Congress have accused Prime Minister K P Oli for failing to implement the new Constitution, address problems related to Madhesis, expedite the post-quake reconstruction work, failing to check soaring prices and promoting black marketing and corruption.
However, Oli yesterday survived a threat to his government after a U-turn by Prachanda-led Maoists who decided not to withdraw support to him for the time being.
Meanwhile Nepal has recalled its envoy to India, Deep Kumar Upadhyay, on Friday under allegations of non-cooperation. Upadhyay allegedly was recalled as he opposed to postponing Nepali President Bidhya Devi Bhandari’s visit to India.
According to Kathmandu Post. Upadhyaya had “confronted” with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli regarding the cancellation of President Bidya Devi Bhandari’s scheduled visit to India, Nepalese Foreign Ministry sources said. He had also allegedly opposed to Oli’s India visit in February,