KATHMANDU: The Government of India has provided 30 1-ton capacity vehicles to Nepal to support preparations for the upcoming elections.
The vehicles were officially handed over during a program held at the Indian Consulate General in Birgunj on Sunday. Indian Consul General Devi Sahay Meena handed over the vehicles to Parsa Chief District Officer Bhola Dahal.
According to the embassy, the assistance has been provided following a request from the Government of Nepal to help facilitate election-related logistics and operational arrangements. India has also supplied additional election materials as part of the support package.
This marks the fourth time India has provided vehicles to Nepal for election purposes. In the previous three phases, a total of 580 vehicles had already been handed over.
Earlier assistance included vehicles such as Mahindra Bolero pickups, Scorpio SUVs, and trucks aimed at strengthening election management and transportation capacity.
