Kathmandu, June 3 : Indian ambassador to Nepal Rakesh Sood on Tuesday called on Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and discussed issues related to the new government’s formation.

During the meeting held at Prachanda’s residence, the Maoist Chairman said that his party will lead the next government and expressed confidence that the Indian government will continue to extend support.

In turn, Sood assured Prachanda that India will assist the Maoist-led government.

Maoist second-in-command Dr. Baburam Bhattarai was also present at the meeting. (ANI)