By IRNA
New Delhi : Congratulating the people of Nepal on their determination and participation in the Constituent Assembly (CA) poll Thursday, Pranab Mukherjee termed it as “victory of Nepalese people”.
Hailing the elections in Nepal, India’s External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee Friday expressed confidence that the country would move towards a democratic future.
In a statement issued here, Mukherjee categorising the conduct of the significant polls as a “victory” of the Nepalese people, he voiced confidence that they will “proceed towards a democratic future”.
People of Nepal came out in huge numbers to vote in the elections that aim at abolishing the 240-year-old monarchy and establishing a democratic and federal system.
External Affairs Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna Thursday described the Nepal polls as a “historic” step and said India was ready to help in realisation of the democratic aspirations of the people of the Himalayan nation.