Indian reaction to Nepal crisis too late: Rajnath

Lucknow, Apr 21: Even as Prime Minister's special envoy Karan Singh returned from Kathmandu yesterday, the BJP today alleged the Indian reaction to the Nepal imbroglio was too late.

BJP president Rajnath Singh said here India failed to respond in time to the Nepal crisis. He said efforts should have been made in this regard long ago.

''New Delhi should concentrate on three things vis-a-vis Nepal.

India should try to bring back democracy, ensure peace and stability and ensure the Maoist rebels do not emerge as a stronger force,'' he said.

He said it was essential for India to ensure the maoists did not emerge stronger in the present crisis. ''With information about their links with ISI being received, we should ensure only democratic forces win in Nepal,'' he asserted.

Dr Karan Singh said he had also handed over a letter from PM to the Nepal King. He conveyed India's deep concern over hardships being faced by the people.

''We told the King we are deeply concerned about difficulties, political and economic, that the people are facing and the general breakdown of law and order...The ball is in his (the King's) court now,'' Dr Singh said.

UNI

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