TIWN Feb 17, 2021
AGARTALA, Feb 17 (TIWN): Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb who became the cause of embarrassment for Govt of India after his 'unnecessary' talks about Amit Shah's political vision claiming that Amit Shah has plan to expand the BJP Govt in Nepal and Sri Lanka, is the cause of new "irritant" ties between India and Nepal. Till now, it was only Tripura's State Level BJP leaders who were much embarrassed due to Tripura CM Biplab Deb's irresponsible speeches but now, Biplab Deb has caused insults to the nation, whereas Congress has called it a National blunder and Amit Shah's image is also at ruin. So far no apology was done by Biplab Deb, neither any comment was placed by the Govt of India. However, the National Congress has asked the Indian Govt to force Biplab Deb to say sorry to the friendly countries - Nepal and Sri Lanka.Â
On the other side, on Monday, Sri Lanka’s Election Commission Chairman Nimal Punchihewa shot down reports of the BJP planning to set up a political unit in the island nation, saying the country’s electoral law does not permit such an arrangement.
The ruling Nepal Communist Party and the main opposition Nepali Congress criticised Shah’s purported comment, asserting that it amounted to undermining Nepal’s sovereignty. Nepal Foreign Affairs Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali on Tuesday said the government has noted the media reports, and “formal objections conveyed to the government of India”. Foreign ministry sources said Nepal’s ambassador to India Nilambar Acharya lodged formal objections.
Nepal has termed Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb's statement "Unfortunate" where he claimed 'Amit Shah wants BJP's rule over Nepal, Sri Lanka'. Opposition Congress has said, Biplab Deb's may result in 'Diplomatic Blunder' as it can ruin foreign relations. However, within 48 hours of Biplab Deb's remark becoming a viral news, both Sri Lanka and Nepal have raised concerns.