India Gifts Second Tranche of Election Aid to Nepal Amidst March 5 Polls

• India provided the second tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal on January 29.
• The aid comes as Nepal prepares for elections scheduled for March 5, following Gen-Z protests.
• The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu confirmed the handover of over 250 vehicles to the Government of Nepal.
• The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Finance in Kathmandu, attended by Nepal's Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal and India's Charge d’affaires a.i., Dr. Rakesh Pande.
• This assistance is part of a broader cooperation, with the first tranche delivered on January 20, 2026, highlighting strong bilateral ties.

Why It Matters: India continues to support Nepal's electoral process with a second tranche of assistance, including over 250 vehicles.