Q. 1417 Increase in anti India activities in Nepal

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether it is a fact that anti-India activities in neighbouring country Nepal has increased during the past few years;

(b) whether it is also a fact that rise in anti-India activities in Nepal is sponsored by China;

(c) the reasons behind increase in anti-India activities in Nepal and the steps taken by Ministry to check the same; and

(d) whether in view of the dubious activities Government of India has made any central registration agency which contains the details of all Nepali workers and other coming to India so that a record can be kept of people coming from Nepal?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) to (c) Government of India is aware of the anti-India sentiments in some sections of the Nepalese polity and society. India attaches the highest importance to its relations with Nepal. There is close cooperation between Government of India and the Government of Nepal on issues of mutual interests. India is assisting Nepal in its socio-economic development in the areas of infrastructure, health, education, community development etc. The Government of Nepal has assured us that it would not allow its territory to be used for any activity against India.

(d) India-Nepal shares an open border which allows free movement of Indian and Nepalese citizens. A visa-free regime exists between citizens of two countries.

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