India has welcomed the promulgation of the interim constitution and the formation of the interim legislature.

A press statement sent by the Indian Embassy quoting the Ministry of External Affairs said, “The Government of India welcomes the promulgation of the Interim Constitution and the formation of the Interim Legislature in Nepal. These are significant milestones in Nepal’s progress towards a new political era which we hope will be characterized by peace, stability and economic development.”

Commenting of the arrival of United Nations monitors in Nepal for arms management, the statement further said, “This process must be credible and complete, before the formation of the Interim Government.”

India also reiterated its commitment to provide all the support it can to assist the people and the political parties of Nepal as they move forward.