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India to provide 2 military helicopters to Nepal for polls

Kathmandu: Close on the heels of providing nearly 770 vehicles, India today said it would loan two military helicopters to Nepal for use by personnel engaged in security duties for the upcoming Constituent Assembly polls.The

PTI Published : Nov 14, 2013 18:12 IST, Updated : Nov 14, 2013 18:17 IST


“We want to see free and fair elections in Nepal with a good voter turnout. It is the desire of India to see peace, stability and democracy flourish in Nepal,” he said.

Yesterday, India donated 716 vehicles worth Nepali Rs 850 million to the Home Ministry for use by security agencies during the polls.

During External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid's visit to Nepal in July, New Delhi agreed to provide 764 vehicles to help in conducting the Constituent Assembly election.

Rae said it was a “great privilege” for India to assist in holding the election, which will “institutionalise peace and democracy”.

Chief Election Commissioner Uprety said: “We appreciate the support being provided by India that would be instrumental in conducting the polls in a free, fair and smooth manner.”
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