In response to a question regarding re-arrest of the former Prime Minister of Nepal Mr. Sher Bahadur Deuba the Ministry of External Affairs’ Spokesperson said:

“Government of India is deeply concerned at the re-arrest of the former Prime Minister and Leader of Nepali Congress (Democratic), Mr. Sher Bahadur Deuba early this morning. We are also concerned that the arrest and detention of political leaders, student leaders and workers of political parties continue, as do the restrictions on travel and movement of some academicians, human rights activists and students, contrary to assurances conveyed to us.

We believe that these developments would further complicate efforts for a reconciliation between political parties and the Constitutional Monarchy in Nepal. It has always been India’s conviction that the problems confronting Nepal today can be addressed effectively only on the basis of national consensus between the two constitutional forces.”