In what could be a hint that the blockade against Nepal will now be lifted, India welcomed the recent decisions by the Nepal government and urged 'all political forces to now show necessary maturity and flexibility to find a satisfactory solution."
India also said 'a return to normalcy in Nepal would create a more secure and predictable climate for unimpeded commerce between the two countries'.
In a statement on Monday, India welcomed the Nepal government's decision to amend the constitution to ensure proportional representation of Madhesi people in all state organs and delineation of electoral constituencies on the basis of population.
India also welcomed the Nepal government's decision to demarcate provinces through 'an appropriate arrangement on the basis of political consensus' and 'resolve other issues including citizenship through negotiations and consensus'.
India's Ministry of External Affairs said the Nepal government's decision was 'positive steps', urging all political forces to 'now demonstrate the necessary maturity and flexibility to find a satisfactory solution to the constitutional issues through constructive dialogues in an agreed timeframe'.
The statement read: We are confident that a return to normalcy in Nepal would create a more secure and predictable climate for unimpeded commerce between our two countries.
According to the statement, Foreign Affairs Minister Kamal Thapa has officially informed India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj about the decision taken by the Nepal government.
Madhesi Morcha has so far not agreed to accept the government's proposal, but India's fresh statement is likely to put pressure on it to reach a deal.