Requesting Dahal to apologize to the Nepali people by retracting his irresponsible expression
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The ruling party CPN-UML has condemned the comments made by the former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in an interview with the Indian newspaper 'The Hindu' against the Prime Minister and Party President KP Sharma Oli.
Former Prime Minister and Maoist Center Chairman Dahal said in an interview published in 'The Hindu' that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli 'used China card'. During the interview, Prime Minister Oli called the decision of the five-day visit to China from November 17 immature.
In response, UML issued a press statement on Saturday saying that the accusation is baseless, irresponsible and an act that deeply hurts Nepal's sovereign image and foreign policy.
'These statements are a clear violation of diplomatic protocol and show complete disregard for Nepal's independence . Being a sovereign nation, Nepal does not need any external approval for its diplomatic engagement,' said the statement issued by UML Secretary and Head of Foreign Affairs Raghuveer Mahaseth, 'The Prime Minister's decision to visit China is a reflection of Nepal's independent foreign policy, not falsely claimed 'card diplomacy' .'
UML stated that both India and China of Nepal are part of the development and prosperity of Nepal. 'Such thoughtless comments threaten to disrupt the strong and equal partnership maintained by Nepal with these countries 6,' the statement said.
UML has said that foreign policy is not a matter of petty political quarrels and former Prime Minister Dahal's statement is also harmful for Nepal's international recognition. Also, UML has reiterated its commitment to maintain balanced relations of Nepal with both India and China and asked Dahal to withdraw his irresponsible statements and apologize to the Nepalese people.
UML claims that instead of constructively engaging in the national debate, former Prime Minister Dahal made baseless accusations of undermining Nepal's sovereignty and national self-respect. 'Dahal's statement reflects the hatred towards the sovereignty of Nepal and the tendency to make political maneuvers at the cost of the nation's self-respect,' said a statement issued by Mahaseth.
UML claims that Prime Minister Oli has adopted a balanced and practical foreign policy and has promoted mutual respect and cooperation with both India and China by prioritizing Nepal's sovereignty and national interests.
In an interview with 'The Hindu', Dahal said that Nepal-India relations are strained due to the new government's policy and there is a 'danger' of the border problem escalating again. were He claimed to have taken Nepal-India relations to a 'new height' during his 18-month tenure.
Dahal said that during his tenure, 'Nepal-India' relations reached a new height' and during his visit to India in June 2023, he made a very important and far-reaching agreement with India. But after the removal of the government led by him, Dahal claimed that anti-India activities were taking place in Nepal and claimed that it was proof of the immaturity of the current government led by Prime Minister Oli.
Stating that the history, culture and geography of Nepal should balance the relationship between the two countries, Dahal said that Prime Minister Oli Before going to China, he said that Nepal's unique relationship with India should be accepted. Dahal was of the opinion that India has a major role to play in solving the SAARC problem.
