Indian Army chief Seth arriving Sunday amid uncertainty over meeting with PM Shah
Summary
Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth is arriving in Kathmandu on Sunday to receive the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army, but it remains unclear whether he will meet Prime Minister Balendra Shah. The visit comes amid speculation that the stalled Agnipath recruitment scheme may also come up in talks with Nepali officials.
Key Points
- General Dhiraj Seth is arriving in Kathmandu to receive the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army.
- It is still unclear whether he will meet Prime Minister Balendra Shah, despite the tradition of a courtesy call by visiting army chiefs.
- The Nepali Army says Seth will be conferred the honorary rank by President Ramchandra Paudel on Monday.
- Some Indian media outlets say the visit could also raise the issue of the stalled Agnipath recruitment scheme.
