Gachchhadar off to India

Deputy Prime Minister and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (Loktantrik) chairman Bijaya Kumar Gachchhadar left for India on Tuesday for a five-day visit.

Briefly speaking to reporters at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Gachchhadar said his trip is private, but would not reveal anything about his engagements in India.

However, some media reports said Gachchhadar will be meeting some key Indian leaders during his stay.

He had met Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal yesterday to inform him about the visit.

Gachchhadar, who is one of the key players in the current ruling coalition, is visiting India at a time when the Maoists have stepped up pressure against the government in their bid to form a 'national unity government' under their leadership. nepalnews.com