According to a high-level NA source, they discussed “security situations” and other “problems facing both the countries.” [break]
During the meeting, which was also attended by the PSOs (Principal Staff Officers) of the NA, General Kapoor is also said to have discussed “Maoists problem” in India. “For India, using the Indian Army against the Maoists is a last option,” Kapoor was quoted as saying.
The Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) of Nepal Army has said in a press release that the two chiefs held talks on “various contemporary issues” facing the two neighbors.
Kapoor´s visit has come at a time when the UCPN (M) has objected to the General´s comment on the issue of PLA integration into the NA. Kapoor, as reported in some sections of the Indian media, had stated that bulk integration would not be a viable option.
Kapoor arrived in the capital on Tuesday with a six-member delegation for a four-day visit on the official invitation of CoAS Chhatra Mansingh Gurung.
Kapoor was welcomed by Lieutenant General Toran Jung Bahadur Singh at Tribhuvan International Airport.
The two armies have exchanged such goodwill visit since 1950 when the then chief of Indian Army, General Kodandera Madappa Cariappa had visited Nepal.
YCL show black flags
Upon arrival, the Maoist-affiliated Young Communist League waved black flags at Kapoor at Sinamangal and Baneshwar on Tuesday. They also organized a corner meeting in front of the Indian Embassy at Lainchaur, which was attended by the central committee members like Post Bahadur Bogati, Giriraj Mani Pokharel, Ram Bahadur Thapa (Badal).
Speaking at the meeting, vice-chairman of the party Narayan Kaji Shrestha said that the 1950 Treaty must be “scrapped” as it is unequal. However, the proposed Maoist plan to picket Singha Durbar was put off.
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